Summary
Sextans, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, circa 209 BC. Minted in Sardinia
Obverse Description
Head of the Roman god Mercury, wearing a winged cap; above 2 beads
Reverse Description
Prow of a Roman war ship facing right; above, ROMA; in field at right, C; below, 2 beads
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 209 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
03
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.513 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Crawford 212/2, 63/6
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 228 Pages
