Summary
As, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, post 211 BC
Moneyer: Anonymous
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Head of Janus facing both directions; above, I
Reverse Description
Prow of a ship facing right; above, I; below, ROMA
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
In 211 BC the Romans introduced a new coinage system based on the copper denomination an As (this coin). Copper coins were struck as fractions of an As , silver coins as multiples (the quinarius - 5 As, the denarius - 10 As) and in gold 20, 40 and 60 As.
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
after 211 BC
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
08
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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
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 38.925 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Crawford 56/2
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 158-159 Pages
