1 Uncia (280 BC - 260 BC) front 1 Uncia (280 BC - 260 BC) back
1 Uncia (280 BC - 260 BC) photo
© Artemide Aste

1 Uncia 280 BC - 260 BC

 
Bronze 28.19 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Tarquinii (Etruria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
280 BC - 260 BC
Value
1 Uncia = 1⁄12 As
Currency
As (circa 280-260 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
28.19 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#179292
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crescent with dot above.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Uncia coin from Tarquinii (Etruria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Italy and was equivalent to 1/12 of a Roman pound.