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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Sextans Hercle series II 215 BC - 211 BC
| Bronze | 12.25 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215 BC - 211 BC |
| Value | 1 Sextans = ⅙ As |
| Currency | As (circa 475-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.25 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stacked bow, arrow, two dots, and club, all with legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVPLVNA
Translation: Populonia
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Hercle series II 1 Sextans coin from Populonia (Etruria) features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a deity or a mythological scene, it shows a stylized representation of a ship's prow, which is believed to symbolize the city's strong maritime tradition and its connection to the Mediterranean Sea. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the same series and time period, making it a distinctive and interesting piece of numismatic history.
