1 Uncia (301 BC - 201 BC) front 1 Uncia (301 BC - 201 BC) back
1 Uncia (301 BC - 201 BC) photo
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)

1 Uncia 301 BC - 201 BC

 
Bronze 24.98 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain city of Central Italy
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
301 BC - 201 BC
Value
Uncia (1⁄12)
Currency
As (circa 301-201 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
24.98 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#186642
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pentagram with one dot at the centre.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Uncia coin was used in the ancient Roman Empire, and its name "Uncia" actually means "one-twelfth" in Latin, referring to the fact that it was equal to one-twelfth of a Roman pound. This coin was used widely throughout the empire and was an important part of everyday commerce.