© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
1 Semuncia Wheel / Axe; struck 225 BC - 211 BC
| Bronze | 4.77 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 211 BC |
| Value | 1 Semuncia = 1⁄24 As |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.77 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed axe (bipennis) with letter to the right.
Lettering: V
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Etruscan mint that produced this coin, which is uncertain, was likely located in central Italy, possibly in what is now modern-day Tuscany or Umbria. The Etruscans were an ancient civilization that flourished in the region from around 700 BC to 100 BC, and they were known for their advanced engineering, art, and trade networks. The coin's design, featuring a wheel and axe, may have symbolized the importance of agriculture and industry in Etruscan society.
