© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Victoriatus Spearhead; ROMA 211 BC - 210 BC
| Silver | 3.28 g | 18 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 | 3.28 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#387841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, right, crowning trophy; between, mark (spearhead); in exergue, inscription. Line border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 2.41g-3.43g
Minted in Italy (South East)
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter, right. Border of dots.
Reverse: Victory, right, crowning trophy. Line border. Below, legend (ROMA). Center, mark (spearhead).
@American Numismatic Society
Obverse: Laureate head of Jupiter, right. Border of dots.
Reverse: Victory, right, crowning trophy. Line border. Below, legend (ROMA).
@Münzkarbinett Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Interesting fact
The Victoriatus coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a warrior's helmet and a spear, symbolizing the Roman Republic's military prowess and victory.
