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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ Nummus 210 BC - 200 BC
| Bronze | 31.05 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Venusia (Apulia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Nummus (1) |
| Currency | Nummus (circa 218-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 31.05 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dionysos seated left, holding grape bunch in right hand and filleted thyrsos in left; N•I to right.
Comment
Burnett 4.2.
Interesting fact
The Æ Nummus coin from Venusia (Apulia) was used as a form of currency during the Roman Republic and features the image of a goddess, possibly Venus, on one side and a mythological scene on the other. Despite being made of bronze, this coin was valued at a relatively high denomination, indicating the importance of the city of Venusia in the Roman economy at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (210 BC - 200 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Æ Nummus (210 BC - 200 BC) coin.