Stater Dioscuri, ROMA

€311,346.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year217 BC - 216 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Stater (1)
CurrencyQuadrigatus (circa 235-212 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight6.88 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#28/1, RRC#29/1, CRR#69, BMC RR#75-76, HN Italy#332
Obverse descriptionJaniform head of the Dioscuri, laureate, beardless, border of dots.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionOath-taking scene. Two soldiers facing each other, one bearded and without armour, one beardless and in armour; each holds spear in left hand and with sword in right hand touches pig held by figure kneeling between them.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMA
Edge
Mint
MintageND (217 BC - 216 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2365689800
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