Summary
Denarius, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 211- circa 207 BC
Mint uncertain
Obverse Description
Bust of Roma wearing winged helmet facing right; behind, X; border of dots
Reverse Description
The Dioscuri on horseback advancing to right each holds a horizontal spear and has a star above his head; below in box, ROMA; line border
Significance
In 211 BC the Romans introduced a new coinage system based on the copper denomination an As. Copper coins were struck as fractions of an As , silver coins as multiples (the quinarius - 5 As, the denarius - 10 As (this coin)) 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
211-207 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
Dioscuri Twins (Castor & Pollux) (Ancient Gods), Ancient Roman Republic, 211 BC- circa 207 BC
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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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
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.7 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Crawford 46/1
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 155 Pages
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1985. Coinage & Money under the Roman Republic., 56 Pages