© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Sextans Anonymous 215 BC - 212 BC
| Bronze | 15.35 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | Sextans (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.35 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, inscription; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 9.85g-16.34gInteresting fact
The Sextans coin was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Republic that featured the bust of a goddess on the obverse (front side) and a mythological scene on the reverse (back side). The Sextans coin specifically features the bust of the goddess Roma on the obverse and a scene of a warrior riding a horse on the reverse. This coin was minted during a time of great expansion and military conquest for the Roman Republic, and the imagery on the coin reflects the importance of military power and the goddess Roma, who was seen as a symbol of Roman strength and prosperity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (215 BC - 212 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Sextans (Anonymous) (215 BC - 212 BC) coin.
