© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Sextans Mercury; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 4.61 g | 19.68 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4.61 g |
| Diameter | 19.68 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#235312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Prow of galley right.
Two pellets below, ROMA above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Interesting fact
The Sextans coin features the image of Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, communication, and travel, which is why it's also known as the "Mercury coin."
