© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
12½ Centesimae Incuse series: fish 211 BC - 201 BC
| Bronze | 6.26 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 201 BC |
| Value | 12½ Centesimae = ⅛ As |
| Currency | As (circa 475-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.26 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Incuse |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Incuse fish swimming right.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 12½ Centesimae coin from Populonia (Etruria) features an incuse design of a fish, which was a common motif in Etruscan art and symbolized fertility and abundance.
