© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Quadrans Wheel / Axe 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 41.69 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 Quadrans = ¼ As |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 41.69 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed axe (bipennis) with three dots to the left and letter to the right.
Lettering: V
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, Cavatha. Additionally, the coin's design and style are characteristic of Etruscan art and architecture of the time period, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians interested in ancient civilizations.
