Summary
Sextans, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 169-158 BC
Moneyer: Varo (A.Terentius Varo?)
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Head of Mercury wearing cap; above two beads (one off flan at right)
Reverse Description
Prow of ship facing right; below, two beads; above V
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The letter 'V' on the reverse is thought to be part of the monogram of VAR representing the moneyer Varo. The denomination of Semis (= 2 uncia) is indicated by the two beads on obverse and reverse
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
169-158 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
Mercury (Ancient deity), Ancient Roman Republic, 169 BC-158 BC
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
02
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.04 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 185/5
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 237 Pages
