© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sextans Anonymous 280 BC - 276 BC
| Bronze | 55.56 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 276 BC |
| Value | Sextans (⅙) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 55.56 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caduceus.
Comment
Weight varies from 43.65g-67.56gInteresting fact
The Sextans coin features the image of a six-pointed star, known as the "sextans," on its obverse side, which is where it gets its name.
