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© British Museum
Uncia Anonymous 269 BC - 266 BC
| Bronze | 20.780 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 269 BC - 266 BC |
| Value | Uncia (1⁄12) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.780 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Knucklebone, seen from inside
Comment
Weight varies from 16.36g-31.98gInteresting fact
The Uncia coin was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a human being. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of a bearded man, believed to be a representation of the Roman god Janus, while the reverse side features the prow of a ship and a dolphin. This design was a departure from the earlier Roman coins that featured only symbols and letters, and marked a significant shift in Roman coinage design.
