© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
1 As LT 275 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 273.16 g |
| Issuer | Reate (Central Italy) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 As |
| Currency | As (circa 275-225 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 273.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#184054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle on fish facing left with letter above.
Lettering: R
Translation: Reate
Edge
Plain
Comment
While the R on the reverse indicates the name of the city, the letters on the obverse are said to indicate the name of the specific municipality.Interesting fact
The Reate As (LT) coin was used in Central Italy during a time of great cultural and economic change, as the Roman Republic was expanding its territories and trade networks. Despite being made of bronze, which was a common material for coins at the time, the Reate As (LT) coin was considered a high-value denomination, equivalent to 100 smaller units called "unciae." Its large size and weight made it a convenient and trustworthy medium of exchange for large transactions, such as buying and selling goods, land, or even slaves.