© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sextans Lucius Cornelius Lentulus; ROMA 211 BC
211 BC year| Bronze | 4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Lucius Cornelius Lentulus |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 BC |
| Value | Sextans (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#237979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Prow, right ; before, mark; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA C
Interesting fact
The Sextans coin was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Republic that featured the images of Roman consuls. The coin's design included the name and image of Lucius Cornelius Lentulus, who was a Roman consul in 211 BC. This coin was used as a means of promoting the Roman Republic's military victories and political power.
