© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Victoriatus C/M; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Silver | 3.01 g | 17 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 | 3.01 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, right, crowning trophy; between, mark (M); in exergue, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M
ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 2.45g-3.54gMinted in Sicily
RRC 71/1a
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter, right. Border of dots; behind, symbol (C).
Reverse: Victory, right, crowning trophy. Line border. Below, legend (ROMA). Center, symbol (M).
@American Numismatic Society
RRC 71/1b
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter, right. Border of dots; behind, symbol (C).
Reverse: Victory, right, crowning trophy. Line border. Below, legend (ROMA).
@Bibliothèque nationale de France
RRC 71/1c
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter, right. Border of dots.
Reverse: Victory, right, crowning trophy. Line border. Below, legend (ROMA).
No image.
Interesting fact
The Victoriatus coin was used to pay the soldiers of the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War.
