Bronze Coin, Italy (Central), 211 BC - 208 BC 2011.76.4

Physical Description

• Axis: 10

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 18.35
  • Diameter (in mm): 28.5

Typological Description

Source: RRC 59/5

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 211 BCE - 208 BCE
• Denomination: Quadrans
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Issuer: Apex and Hammer (Republican Moneyer)
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Italy (Central)

• Obverse

  • Type: Head of Hercules, right.
  • Symbol (Behind): Three pellets (denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Hercules

• Reverse

  • Legend: ROMA
  • Type: Prow, right.
  • Symbol (Above): Hammer, Apex
  • Symbol (Before): Three pellets (denominational mark)

References

• Reference: RRC 59/5
• Reference: Sydenham 150c

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2011.76.4
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Purchase from Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 61, 5-6 Oct. 2011, Lot 252. Ex RBW Collection.

Rights

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