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© British Museum
Victoriatus M. Valerius Laevinus; ROMA ; monograms 211 BC - 210 BC
| Silver | 2.78 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 210 BC |
| Value | Victoriatus (½) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.78 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#404053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, right, crowning trophy. Two monograms. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
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 the goddess Victory (Victoriatus) on one side and the letters "ROMA" on the other, symbolizing the power and dominance of Rome. This coin was circulated during a time of political turmoil in Rome, and its design was meant to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to solidify the Roman Republic's position as a major world power.
