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Æ20 Left / Left 265 BC - 240 BC
| Bronze | 5.57 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Aquinum (Latium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 265 BC - 240 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.57 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#184887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rooster facing left with star above and legend in front.
Lettering: AQVINO
Translation: Aquinum
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Aquinum coin is a rare example of a coin that features a double-headed design, with both heads facing left. This unique design was likely used to symbolize the dual nature of the Roman god Janus, who was often depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions. Janus was the god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, and endings, and was often associated with the concept of balance and harmony. The use of this design on the coin may have been intended to convey a sense of balance and harmony between the two sides of the coin, or to symbolize the idea of looking forward and backward at the same time.