© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Æ20 Legend on obverse 263 BC - 240 BC
| Bronze | 6.98 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Aesernia (Samnium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 263 BC - 240 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.98 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged Victory crowning bull with man's head, all facing right with letter below.
Lettering: T
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Aesernia (Samnium) coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued by a city-state in ancient Italy during the Roman Republic. The coin features a legend on the obverse, which is a unique feature for coins from this region and time period. The legend reads "AESERNIA" in bold letters, indicating the name of the city-state that issued the coin. This coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political systems of ancient Italy.
