© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
Æ 200 BC - 150 BC
| Bronze | 0.92 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Samadi (Apulia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 150 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#429493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three crescent; around, ΣAMAΔI.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣAMAΔI
Interesting fact
The coin , the Standard circulation coin Æ (200 BC - 150 BC) from Samadi (Apulia) made of Bronze weighing 0.92 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" or "as", was a bronze coin that was introduced in Rome around 289 BC and was used until the 1st century AD. It was divided into smaller units called "unciae", with 12 unciae equal to one æ. This coin was used for everyday transactions and was an important part of the Roman economy.