© 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 Sextans Archaic wheel / Archaic wheel 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 22.40 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 Sextans = ⅙ As |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.40 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archaic wheel with one dot on either side.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an archaic wheel on both sides, which is a rare design element in ancient coinage. The wheel symbolizes the wheel of fortune and the cycle of life and death, and its use on this coin may indicate the importance of these themes in Etruscan culture. Additionally, the use of bronze in the coin's construction was a common practice in ancient times, as it was a durable and accessible material for coinage.
