© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
1 As Wheel / Krater 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 176.23 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 | 176.23 g |
| Diameter | 66 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Krater with letter above.
Lettering: M
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 a krater, which were both important symbols in Etruscan culture. The wheel represents the cycle of life and death, while the krater is a symbol of fertility and abundance. This combination of symbols suggests that the coin may have been used in religious or ceremonial contexts, and its presence in circulation may have served as a reminder of the importance of these cultural values.
