© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Uncia Archaic wheel / Archaic wheel 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 9.71 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 Uncia = 1⁄12 As |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.71 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archaic wheel.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an archaic wheel on both sides, which is a rare design element in ancient coinage. The wheel symbolizes the wheel of fortune and the cycle of life, and its presence on both sides of the coin may indicate that the Etruscans believed in the importance of balance and harmony in life. Additionally, the use of bronze in the coin's composition suggests that it was a widely used material in Etruscan currency at the time.
