© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
1 As Archaic wheel / Crescents 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 148.67 g | 66 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 | 148.67 g |
| Diameter | 66 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three crescents with twelve dots surrounding the outer border, all with letter at centre.
Lettering: I
Translation: 1
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Archaic wheel / Value coins are part of the Archaic wheel / Crescents series.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols, with the archaic wheel on one side and crescents on the other. This combination has been interpreted as a representation of the Etruscan belief in the balance between the natural world and the divine realm. The wheel symbolizes the cycles of nature and the passage of time, while the crescents represent the lunar cycle and the connection to the gods. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Etruscan coinage and provides valuable insights into the beliefs and values of this ancient civilization.
