© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Semis Wheel / Wheel 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 83.47 g | 53 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 83.47 g |
| Diameter | 53 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#178945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six-spoked wheel with one dot between every spoke.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a wheel on both sides of the coin, which is unlike other coins of that time period. This design element has led some historians to believe that the coin may have been used as a form of currency for trade with other civilizations, as the wheel symbolized movement and transportation.
