© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Uncia Anonymous 241 BC - 235 BC
| Bronze | 22.72 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241 BC - 235 BC |
| Value | Uncia (1⁄12) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.72 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383673 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denominational mark; beside, sickle.
Lettering: ●
Comment
Weight varies from 22.72g-27.13gInteresting fact
The Uncia coin from the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) has an interesting fact that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a Roman leader, in this case, the image of the Roman goddess Roma was depicted on the obverse (front) side of the coin, while the reverse (back) side featured a mythological scene of a she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. This coin was minted during a time when Rome was still a republic, and it was a significant departure from the earlier Roman coins that featured only symbols and gods. This change in design marked a shift towards a more human-centered approach in Roman coinage and paved the way for the portraits of Roman emperors that would become a standard feature of Roman coins in the centuries to come.
