© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Uncia 193 BC - 150 BC
| Bronze | 1.13 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Vibo Valentia (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Uncia (1⁄12) |
| Currency | As |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#429993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dog right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VALENTIA
Interesting fact
The Uncia coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Roman city of Vibo Valentia, which was located in the region of Bruttium (now known as Calabria) in southern Italy. Despite its small weight of 1.13 grams, the Uncia coin held significant value in the local economy, and its design featured the image of a mythical creature known as a "bucranium," which was a symbol of strength and prosperity in ancient Roman culture.
