© Les monnaies antiques de l’Italie
© Les monnaies antiques de l’Italie
Silver 1 As Archaic wheel series: with value 401 BC - 301 BC
| Silver | 0.83 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 401 BC - 301 BC |
| Value | 1 As |
| Currency | As (circa 475-201 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.83 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value.
Lettering: I
Translation: 1
Edge
Plain
Comment
While the design is similar to didrachms from Vulci and cast coinage from Inland Etruria, they are on different weight standards, and so are probably unconnected.There has been much controversy on dating Populonian coins, and as such, the date ranges my vary per source.
The Archaic wheel series was struck using Populonia's third silver standard, with all being set at unrelated weights to the proceeding two standard.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an archaic wheel design on one side, which was a common motif in ancient Etruscan art and symbolized the cycle of life and death.
