Æ Uncia (210 BC - 200 BC) front Æ Uncia (210 BC - 200 BC) back
Æ Uncia (210 BC - 200 BC) photo
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Æ Uncia 210 BC - 200 BC

 
Bronze 2.52 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Venusia (Apulia)
Period
Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
210 BC - 200 BC
Value
Uncia (1⁄12)
Currency
Nummus (circa 218-201 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.52 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#424417
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lion seated left, head facing, breaking spear held in its jaws, ligate VE to left.

Comment

Burnett 4.7.

Interesting fact

The Æ Uncia coin from Venusia (Apulia) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a stork standing on a rocky outcrop, with its wings spread wide. This design is believed to symbolize the city's connection to the goddess Venus, who was often associated with fertility and childbirth. The stork, in turn, was seen as a symbol of new life and rebirth, making the coin a powerful symbol of the city's values and beliefs.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (210 BC - 200 BC)  - - - - - -

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