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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Sextans Wheel / Wheel 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 24.63 g | 32 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 | 24.63 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#178948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-spoked wheel with two dots between adjacent spokes.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, with two wheels on either side of the coin, which is unlike other coins from the same time period. This design may have been used to symbolize the importance of transportation and trade in the Etruscan civilization.
