© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sextans Anonymous 262 BC - 242 BC
| Bronze | 43.416 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 262 BC - 242 BC |
| Value | Sextans (⅙) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 43.416 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wheel of six spokes, between spokes, denominational mark.
Lettering: ●●
Comment
Haeberlin pl. 25, 15.
Weight varies from 36.46g-56.73g
Interesting fact
The Sextans coin was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Republic that featured a series of anonymous portraits of Roman citizens. These portraits were meant to represent the idea of the "everyman" or "average citizen" and were intended to promote the idea of equality and democracy in Roman society. The Sextans coin specifically features a portrait of a bearded man wearing a simple tunic and a civic crown, symbolizing his status as a respected member of Roman society. Despite being issued over 2,000 years ago, the Sextans coin remains a popular collector's item and a fascinating piece of Roman history.
