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Sextans Anonymous; ROMA 217 BC - 215 BC
| Bronze | 23.63 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217 BC - 215 BC |
| Value | Sextans (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.63 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#67135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle with folded wings standing right, holding flower in beak.
Two pellets in left field, ROMA in right field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
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 the goddess Roma, while the reverse side depicts a scene of a man fighting a wild animal, possibly a lion or a bear. This mythological scene was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Republic.
