© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sextans Anonymous 225 BC - 217 BC
| Bronze | 42.02 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 217 BC |
| Value | Sextans (⅙) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 42.02 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, left; below, denominational mark.
Lettering: ●●
Comment
Weight varies from 34.87g-49.46gInteresting 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 Juno on the obverse and a scene of the goddess Ceres on the reverse, highlighting the importance of agriculture and fertility in Roman culture.
