1 Sextans (Archaic wheel / Value) (240 BC - 225 BC) front 1 Sextans (Archaic wheel / Value) (240 BC - 225 BC) back
1 Sextans (Archaic wheel / Value) (240 BC - 225 BC) photo
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)

1 Sextans Archaic wheel / Value 240 BC - 225 BC

 
Bronze 20.59 g 30 mm
Description
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
20.59 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#179059
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two dots.

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Archaic wheel / Value coins are part of the Archaic wheel / Crescents series.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an archaic wheel on one side and the value on the other, which was a unique design choice for coins during that time period.