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Æ20 263 BC - 240 BC
| Bronze | 7.02 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Aesernia (Samnium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 263 BC - 240 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.02 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle grasping snake while facing right.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Aesernia (Samnium) Æ20 coin from 263 BC - 240 BC is notable for its unique design, which features a helmeted head of the goddess Athena on the obverse (front side), and a prancing horse on the reverse (back side). This design was a common motif in ancient Greek and Roman coins, but the specific depiction of Athena and the horse on this coin is distinctive to Aesernia and sets it apart from other coins of the time.