Sextans (193 BC - 150 BC) front Sextans (193 BC - 150 BC) back
Sextans (193 BC - 150 BC) photo
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Sextans 193 BC - 150 BC

 
Bronze 1.72 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Copia (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
193 BC - 150 BC
Value
Sextans (⅙)
Currency
As
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.72 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#428423
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cornucopiae, two pellets (mark of value) and caduceus left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COPIA

Interesting fact

The Sextans coin was used in the Roman Republic during the 2nd century BC and was equivalent to one-sixth of a Roman denarius, hence its name "Sextans" which means "sixth" in Latin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (193 BC - 150 BC)  - - - - - -

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