© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Gold 10 Asses Male head series III: bust right; value left 211 BC - 206 BC
| Gold | 0.70 g | 8 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 206 BC |
| Value | 10 Asses |
| Currency | As (circa 475-201 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 0.70 g |
| Diameter | 8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#152073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank (uniface).
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is part of the Etruscan gold series from the Second Punic War (218-201 BC).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Etruscan and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a portrait of a male figure with a distinctive hairstyle and beard, which is characteristic of Etruscan art. However, the reverse (back) side of the coin features the Roman numeral "X" (10) and the word "ASSES" (the Roman name for the denomination), indicating that it was issued during a period of Roman influence over Etruria. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the region and the interactions between the Etruscans and the Romans.
