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1 Quadrans Wheel / Amphora 240 BC - 225 BC
Bronze | 36.22 g | 39 mm |
Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 240 BC - 225 BC |
Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As |
Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 36.22 g |
Diameter | 39 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Cast |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#179040 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Amphora with one dot to the left and two dots to the right.
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 amphora, which may suggest a connection to trade and commerce. Additionally, the coin's design and style are characteristic of Etruscan art and architecture, which was known for its distinctive use of archaic forms and ornamentation.