© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sextans Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 210 BC
| Bronze | 8.45 g | 19 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 | 8.45 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right. Above, mark (corn-ear). Before, denominational mark. Below, legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 5.14g-8.45gMinted 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. In this case, the obverse side of the Sextans coin features the bust of Roma, the goddess of Rome, while the reverse side depicts a scene of a warrior riding a horse and holding a spear, symbolizing the power and strength of the Roman Republic.
