Silver Didrachm, Rome, 225 BC - 214 BC. 2008.63.136

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2008.63.136

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 21.9

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 225 BC - 214 BC
  • Denomination: Didrachm
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

    • Locality: Rome

  • Obverse

    • Type: Laureate Janiform head (of Dioscuri).
    • Deity: Dioscuri

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ROMA in relief on tablet.
    • Type: Jupiter in quadriga r., holding fulmen in r., hand and scepter in l.; chariot driven by small Vicotry behind Jupiter.
    • Deity: Jupiter

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2008.63.136
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Lhotka, John F., Jr.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States