© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sextans Anonymous; ROMA 214 BC - 212 BC
| Bronze | 10.89 g | 24 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 | 10.89 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, inscription; below, mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
●L●
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 10.26g-12.03gInteresting fact
The Sextans coin was used during a time of significant economic and political change in Rome, as the Roman Republic was transitioning from a primarily agricultural society to a more industrialized and commercialized economy. The coin's design, which features a six-pointed star on the obverse (front) side and a dolphin on the reverse (back) side, reflects this change, as the star symbolized the growing importance of trade and commerce in Roman society, while the dolphin represented the power and influence of the Roman navy.
