© British Museum
© British Museum
Sextans Crescent 1; ROMA 207 BC
207 BC year| Bronze | 4.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 207 BC |
| Value | Sextans (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow right; above, mark and inscription; before, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☾
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Interesting fact
The Sextans coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Republic during the 3rd century BC, known as the "Crescent" series, which featured a crescent moon on the reverse side. The Sextans coin specifically features a stylized image of a crescent moon with a six-pointed star within its curves, which gives the coin its name (Sextans means "six" in Latin). This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Republic's growing power and influence, as well as its connection to the gods and the heavens.
