© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
1 As Wheel / Axe 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 186.50 g | 67 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 | 186.50 g |
| Diameter | 67 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179023 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed axe (bipennis) with value to the left and letter to the right.
Lettering: I - V
Translation: 1
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols on its reverse side, including a wheel and an axe, which may suggest a connection to the Etruscan god of commerce and industry, Celcus. Additionally, the coin's weight of 186.50 grams is slightly heavier than the standard weight for an As coin, which was typically around 170-175 grams, indicating that it may have been minted during a time of economic prosperity or as a special issue for a specific event or occasion.
