


© Stacks Bowers
½ As Club series 230 BC - 220 BC
Bronze | 64.32 g | 47 mm |
Issuer | Volaterrae (Etruria) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 230 BC - 220 BC |
Value | ½ As = 1 Semis |
Currency | As (circa 230-220 BC) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 64.32 g |
Diameter | 47 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Cast |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#178163 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Club with value to the left and surrounded by legend.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
VELA - ΘRI
C
Translation:
Volaterrae
1/2
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a lion's head with its mouth open, surrounded by a wreath. This design is not commonly found on coins from this time period, making it a distinctive and interesting feature of this particular coin.