© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Æ 200 BC - 150 BC
| Bronze | 1.49 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Samadi (Apulia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 150 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.49 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#429492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four crescent; around, ΣAMAΔI.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣAMAΔI
Interesting fact
The coin , a Standard circulation coin Æ (200 BC - 150 BC) from Samadi (Apulia) made of Bronze weighing 1.49 g, is an example of a coin that was used in ancient Italy during the Roman Republic. The Æ symbol, also known as the "aes grave," was a symbol used to represent a bronze coin or a unit of currency in ancient Rome. The use of this symbol on coins like the one helped to standardize currency and facilitate trade throughout the Roman Republic.