© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Uncia Wheel / Axe; struck 225 BC - 211 BC
| Bronze | 9.87 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 211 BC |
| Value | 1 Uncia = 1⁄12 As |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.87 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-headed axe (bipennis) with one dot to the left and letter to the right.
Lettering: C
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols on its reverse side, including a wheel and an axe, which may suggest a connection to the Etruscan god of commerce and industry, Cavatha. Additionally, the coin's design and style are characteristic of Etruscan coinage during this time period, reflecting the cultural and artistic influences of the Etruscan civilization.
