½ Uncia 225 BC - 213 BC
| Bronze | 6.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Umbrian uncertain city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 213 BC |
| Value | ½ Uncia = 1 Semuncia = 1⁄24 As |
| Currency | As (circa 225-213 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.62 g |
| Size | 18 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value.
Lettering: U
Translation: 1/2
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type measures around 16x18 millimetres.These coins were originally attributed to being from Umbria; however, some sources suggest these are actually from Volsinii, Etruria, since that city is near the centre of the majority of the spot-finds if any outliers are ignored.
Interesting fact
The Umbrian uncertain city coinage, which includes the ½ Uncia coin , is known for its unique designs that reflect the cultural and religious practices of the ancient Umbrian civilization. One of the most interesting features of these coins is the use of the "double-headed" design, where both sides of the coin feature a different deity or mythological figure. This design element is believed to symbolize the dualistic nature of the Umbrian worldview, which emphasized the balance and interconnectedness of opposing forces in the universe.