© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sextans Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 210 BC
| Bronze | 5.84 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 210 BC |
| Value | Sextans (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.84 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow right; above, mark (corn-ear) and inscription; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 4.79g-11.34gMinted in Sicily
Interesting 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 Roma, the goddess of Rome, on the obverse, and a scene of a warrior riding a horse on the reverse. This coin was minted during a time of great expansion and military conquest for the Roman Republic, and the warrior on horseback symbolized the power and strength of the Roman army.
