© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Victoriatus Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Silver | 3.19 g | 16.6 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 | Victoriatus (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.19 g |
| Diameter | 16.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, right, crowning trophy; in exergue, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 2.57g-3.33gMinted in Sicily
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Victoriatus coin is that it was used as a means of propaganda by the Roman Republic. The coin's design features a depiction of the goddess Victory, which was meant to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and military power. This coin was circulated during a time of great expansion and military conquest for the Roman Republic, and its message of victory and dominance was meant to reinforce the idea that Rome was a powerful and unstoppable force.
