Bronze Coin, Uncertain value, 208 BC 2011.77.12

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 18.75
  • Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

Source: RRC 106/5

• Object Type: Coin
• Date: 208 BCE
• Denomination: Semis
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Issuer: Staff and Club (Republican Moneyer)
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Uncertain value
  • Region: Etruria

• Obverse

  • Symbol (Behind): S (denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Saturn

• Reverse

  • Symbol (Above): S (denominational mark), Staff

References

• Reference: RRC 106/5
• Reference: Sydenham 210a.var.

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2011.77.12
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Purchase from Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 61, 5-6 Oct. 2011, Lot 475. Ex RBW Collection.

Notes

• Rare variety without symbol (staff) on reverse. Central Italy, green patina.

Rights

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