© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Uncia 225 BC - 213 BC
| Bronze | 11.93 g | - |
| Issuer | Umbrian uncertain city |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 213 BC |
| Value | 1 Uncia = 1⁄12 As |
| Currency | As (circa 225-213 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.93 g |
| Size | 24 mm |
| Shape | Oval |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
One dot.
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type measures around 16x24 millimetres.These coins were originally attributed to being from Umbria; however, some sources suggest these are actually from Volsinii, Etruria, since that city is near the centre of the majority of the spot-finds if any outliers are ignored.
Interesting fact
The Umbrian uncertain city that minted this coin is believed to be one of the earliest cities in ancient Italy to use the Latin alphabet, which was adopted from the Greeks. This coin, therefore, represents an early example of the use of the Latin alphabet in everyday life and commerce.
