© Les monnaies antiques de l’Italie
© Les monnaies antiques de l’Italie
Silver 10 Asses Artumes series: wheel 301 BC - 206 BC
| Silver | 4.17 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Populonia (Etruria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 301 BC - 206 BC |
| Value | 10 Asses |
| Currency | As (circa 475-201 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.17 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eight-spoked wheel.
Edge
Plain
Comment
There has been much controversy on dating Populonian coins, and as such, the date ranges my vary per source.The Artumes series was struck using Populonia's fourth silver standard, which is equal to the third silver standard except with the weights of all denomination being halved.
Interesting fact
The Silver 10 Asses coin from Populonia (Etruria) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a wheel with eight spokes. This wheel design is believed to represent the eight-spoked wheel of the chariot of the sun god, Sol, who was worshipped by the Etruscans. The use of this symbol on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of the coin's value being linked to the power and authority of the sun god.
