© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
1 Uncia Wheel / Wheel; six spokes 225 BC - 201 BC
| Bronze | 3.80 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 201 BC |
| Value | 1 Uncia = 1⁄12 As |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#178954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six-spoked wheel with one dot between spokes.
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is an unpublished type.While the weight and diameter are much lower than typical cast 1 Uncia pieces, the single dots indicates it is, in fact, a 1 Uncia piece. One possible explaination is that this is a later cast piece, struck after some sort of devaluation happened.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a wheel on both sides of the coin, with six spokes radiating from the center. This distinctive design was likely used to facilitate the coin's use in trade and commerce, as it made it easier to stack and count the coins. Additionally, the use of bronze in the coin's construction was a common practice in ancient times, as it was a durable and widely available metal.
