© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold 5 Asses 301 BC - 265 BC
| Gold | 1.15 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Volsinii (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 301 BC - 265 BC |
| Value | 5 Asses |
| Currency | As (circa 301-265 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#179261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dog running right with value above and legend below.
Lettering:
V
FELSV
Translation:
5
Volsinii
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold 5 Asses coin from Volsinii (Etruria) is that it features a unique blend of Etruscan and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side depicts a lion's head, which was a common motif in Etruscan art, while the reverse side features a horseman, a common feature in Greek coins of the time. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Etruscans and Greeks in the region during that period.
