© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sextans Apex and Hammer; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 5.06 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Apex and Hammer |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Sextans (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.06 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, mark (apex and hammer); before, denominational mark
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 5.06g-6.09gInteresting fact
The Sextans coin was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Republic that featured the "apex" or "hammer" symbol, which was a symbol of the Roman state. The use of this symbol on coins was a way for the Roman government to assert its authority and legitimacy, and it became a common feature on Roman coins for centuries.
