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Æ Quincunx 210 BC - 200 BC
| Bronze | 15.30 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Venusia (Apulia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Quincunx (5⁄12) |
| Currency | Nummus (circa 218-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.30 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#424404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, ligate VE before.
Comment
Burnett 4.3.
Interesting fact
The Venusia Quincunx coin features a unique design element - a small crescent moon on the obverse (front) side of the coin, which is not commonly found on ancient coins. This crescent moon design may have been added to symbolize the Roman goddess of the moon, Luna, who was often associated with fertility and prosperity. This feature, along with the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight, suggests that it may have been used for everyday transactions and commerce in the ancient Roman world.
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 Quincunx (210 BC - 200 BC) coin.
