Bronze Coin, Rome, 206 BC - 195 BC 2011.77.34

Physical Description

• Axis: 3

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 18.22
  • Diameter (in mm): 28

Typological Description

Source: RRC 124/4

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 206 BCE - 195 BCE
• Denomination: Semis
• Manufacture: Struck
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Issuer: Meta (Republican Moneyer)
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Type: Laureate head of Saturn, right.
  • Symbol (Behind): S (denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Saturn

• Reverse

  • Legend: ROMA
  • Type: Prow, right.
  • Symbol (Above): Meta
  • Symbol (Before): S (denominational mark)

References

• Reference: RRC 124/4
• Reference: Sydenham 260a

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2011.77.34
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

• Provenance

  • Purchase from Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 61, 5-6 Oct. 2011, Lot 565. Ex RBW Collection, ex Sternberg sale XXVI, 1992, 236.

Notes

• Meta series. Dark green patina.

Rights

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