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© British Museum
Victoriatus Cornucopiae 1; ROMA 207 BC
207 BC year| Silver | 3.27 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 207 BC |
| Value | Victoriatus (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, right, crowning trophy; between, mark; in exergue, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Comment
Weight varies from 2.34g-4.11gInteresting fact
The Victoriatus coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a horn-shaped container called a cornucopia, which is filled with fruit and flowers. This symbolized the abundance and prosperity of the Roman Republic.
