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.

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