1 Sextans (Menrva series II) (215 BC - 211 BC) front 1 Sextans (Menrva series II) (215 BC - 211 BC) back
1 Sextans (Menrva series II) (215 BC - 211 BC) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Sextans Menrva series II 215 BC - 211 BC

 
Bronze 15.36 g 26 mm
Description
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
15.36 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#152121
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Owl standing on two dots with crescent and two stars to the left, all with legend below.

Lettering: PVPLVNA

Translation: Populonia

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Sextans coin from Populonia (Etruria) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a dolphin jumping out of the water, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was a symbol of the city's maritime power and its connection to the sea.