© 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 Semuncia Series I: Sethlans / Oar 217 BC - 215 BC
| Bronze | 4.98 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Vetulonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217 BC - 215 BC |
| Value | 1 Semuncia = 1⁄24 As |
| Currency | As (circa 217-206 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.98 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Steering oar.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Only eleven examples are known, with eight being in the Florence Archaeological Museum.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a rower on one side, which suggests that the Etruscans, who lived in what is now modern-day Italy, had a strong maritime culture and relied heavily on trade and naval activities.
