© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sextans Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC
211 BC year| Bronze | 3.44 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 BC |
| Value | Sextans (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.44 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow right; above, inscription; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Interesting fact
The Sextans coin features the image of a Roman warship, known as a trireme, on its reverse side. This design was used to symbolize Rome's naval power and dominance in the Mediterranean.
