© Recherches sur les monnaies de la presqu'île italique, Louis Sambon, 1870
© Recherches sur les monnaies de la presqu'île italique, Louis Sambon, 1870
1 Sextans Wheel / Anchor; struck 225 BC - 211 BC
| Bronze | 9.24 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 211 BC |
| Value | 1 Sextans = ⅙ As |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.24 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#178939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Anchor with two dots.
Lettering: C
Comment
Some variations are known regarding the listing of this type across reference catalogues; sometimes not mentioning the crescent on obverse, sometimes mentioning a 4-spoked wheel rather than the 5-spoked wheel, or sometimes mentioning a letter in left field on reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side features a wheel, which was a common symbol in ancient Etruscan art and architecture, while the reverse side features an anchor, which was a symbol of safety and stability. This combination of symbols may suggest that the coin was used for trade or commerce, as the wheel represents movement and transportation, while the anchor represents stability and security.
