1 Quartuncia (268 BC - 225 BC) front 1 Quartuncia (268 BC - 225 BC) back
1 Quartuncia (268 BC - 225 BC) photo
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1 Quartuncia 268 BC - 225 BC

 
Bronze 6.34 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Ariminum (Umbria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
268 BC - 225 BC
Value
1 Quartuncia = ¼ Uncia
Currency
Uncia (circa 268-225 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.34 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#182240
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Warrior holding shield and spear while walking left, all with legend below.

Lettering: ARIM

Translation: Ariminum

Edge

Plain

Comment

Unlike the other coins of Ariminum, these Quartuncia pieces were struck rather than cast.

Interesting fact

The 1 Quartuncia coin from Ariminum (Umbria) was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its value was equivalent to one-fourth of a Roman denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.