© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
1 As Archaic wheel / Archaic wheel 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 159.40 g | 68 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 As |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 159.40 g |
| Diameter | 68 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archaic wheel with value below.
Lettering: I
Translation: 1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early example of a wheel on its design, which was a symbol of progress and civilization in ancient times. The wheel was first introduced to the Etruscans by the Phoenicians, and it quickly became a popular motif in Etruscan art and architecture. The use of the wheel on this coin reflects the Etruscans' fascination with technology and innovation, and it sets this coin apart from other coins of the time.
