© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
20 Decimae Countermark 201 BC - 101 BC
| Bronze | 20.60 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 201 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 20 Decimae = 2 Triens |
| Currency | Uncial triens (circa 201-101 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.60 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Menrva wearing Corinthian helmet facing right with four dots below.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The host coin is a 1 Triens piece from Populonia. The countermark signifies a re-evalution, presumably for a 20 Decimae piece.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique countermark, which is a symbol or marking that was added to the coin after it was minted, likely to indicate its authenticity or to identify it as being from a specific region or issuer. The countermark on this coin is a small letter "P" that can be seen on the reverse side of the coin, which stands for "Populonia," the city where the coin was minted. This countermark is a distinctive feature of coins from Populonia and helps to distinguish them from other coins of the same era.