© British Museum
© British Museum
Sextans Anonymous 269 BC - 266 BC
| Bronze | 41.407 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 269 BC - 266 BC |
| Value | Sextans (⅙) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 41.407 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Scallop shell seen from inside.
Comment
Weight varies from 34.52g-51.16gInteresting 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. In this case, the obverse side of the Sextans coin features the bust of the goddess Roma, while the reverse side depicts a scene of a warrior riding a horse and holding a spear, symbolizing the power and military prowess of the Roman Republic.
