Sextans (Anonymous) (217 BC - 215 BC) front Sextans (Anonymous) (217 BC - 215 BC) back
Sextans (Anonymous) (217 BC - 215 BC) photo
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Sextans Anonymous 217 BC - 215 BC

 
Bronze 27.06 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
217 BC - 215 BC
Value
Sextans (1⁄60)
Currency
Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
27.06 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#26754
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Prow of galley right.
Two pellets below, ROMA above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA

Interesting fact

The Sextans coin features the image of a six-sided die on its obverse side, which is where it gets its name from. This unique design was used to represent the Roman Republic's emphasis on fairness and randomness in trade and commerce.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (217 BC - 215 BC)  - - - - - -

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