© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Uncia Anchor 1; ROMA 209 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 4.59 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Anchor 1 |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 209 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Uncia (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.59 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; denominational mark below; legend above; symbol (anchor) before
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Interesting fact
The Uncia coin features the image of an anchor on one side, which was a symbol of stability and security during ancient times.
