© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)
2 Asses Archaic wheel / Archaic wheel 240 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 281.44 g | 85 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Etruscan mint (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 2 Asses = 1 Dupondius |
| Currency | As (circa 301-201 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 281.44 g |
| Diameter | 85 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Archaic wheel with value below.
Lettering: II
Translation: 2
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an early representation of the wheel, which was a significant technological innovation in ancient times. The wheel was first introduced to the Etruscans by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC, and it quickly became a common motif in Etruscan art and architecture. The use of the wheel on this coin not only reflects the importance of technology in Etruscan society but also highlights the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between different civilizations in the ancient world.
