Bronze Coin, Rome, 206 BC - 195 BC 2011.79.45

Physical Description

• Axis: 11

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 12.08
  • Diameter (in mm): 24.5

Typological Description

Source: RRC 120/5

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

• Authority

  • Issuer: Knife 2 (Republican Moneyer)
  • • State: Roman Republic

• Geographic

  • Mint: Rome

• Obverse

  • Type: Helmeted head of Minerva, right.
  • Symbol (Above): Four pellets (denominational mark)
  • Portrait: Minerva

• Reverse

  • Legend: ROMA
  • Type: Prow, right.
  • Symbol (Above): Knife
  • Symbol (Below): Four pellets (denominational mark)

References

• Reference: RRC 120/5
• Reference: Sydenham 257b

Administrative History

• Identifier: 2011.79.45
• Department: Roman
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

• Knife series. Green patina, very rare.

Rights

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