© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
½ As Archaic wheel / Archaic wheel 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 72.19 g | 53 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 72.19 g |
| Diameter | 53 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archaic wheel with value below.
Lettering: U
Translation: 1/2
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early example of a wheel on its design, which was a symbol of transportation and progress in ancient times. The wheel was first introduced to the Etruscans by the Phoenicians, and it quickly became a popular motif in Etruscan art and architecture. The use of the wheel on this coin reflects the importance of trade and commerce in Etruscan society during this period.
