Æ20 263 BC - 250 BC
| Bronze | 5.98 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Telesia (Samnium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 263 BC - 250 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.98 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rooster facing right with star above and retrograde Oscan legend in front.
Script: Old Italics
Lettering: SIRET
Translation: Telesia
Edge
Plain
Comment
Only one example is known, located in Naples.Interesting fact
The Æ20 coin from Telesia (Samnium) was used as a form of currency in ancient Italy, specifically in the region of Samnium, which is now modern-day Campania. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and a horseman on the other, symbolizing the region's strong agricultural and military traditions. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively common metal at the time, the Æ20 coin was still considered a valuable form of currency and was widely used in trade and commerce.