© Artemide Aste
© Artemide Aste
1 Sextans 280 BC - 260 BC
| Bronze | 59.41 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Tarquinii (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 260 BC |
| Value | 1 Sextans = ⅙ As |
| Currency | As (circa 280-260 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 59.41 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Yoke with two dots below.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Sextans (280 BC - 260 BC) from Tarquinii (Etruria) made of Bronze weighing 59.41 g is that it features a unique blend of Etruscan and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a lion, which was a common motif in Etruscan art, while the reverse side features a depiction of the goddess Athena, who was revered by both the Etruscans and the Greeks. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and trade relationships between the Etruscans and their neighbors in the Mediterranean region.
