© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sextans Anonymous; ROMA 214 BC - 212 BC
| Bronze | 12.85 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 214 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | Sextans (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.85 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above: corn-ear; denomination mark below; inscription above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Comment
Mass varies: 6.27g-12.85g;
Diameter varies: 23–28 mm;
Interesting fact
The Sextans coin was used during a time of great economic and political change in Rome, as the city was transitioning from a small republic to a powerful empire. Despite its small denomination, the Sextans was an important part of everyday commerce and was used by ordinary people to purchase basic goods and services.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (214 BC - 212 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Sextans (Anonymous; ROMA) (214 BC - 212 BC) coin.
