© British Museum
© British Museum
Uncia Anonymous 275 BC - 270 BC
| Bronze | 24.689 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 270 BC |
| Value | Uncia (1⁄12) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.689 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Barley-grain; beside, denominational mark.
Lettering: ●
Comment
Weight varies from 18.1g-30.5gInteresting 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 human, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of gods and goddesses on coins. This coin features a portrait of a woman, believed to be a representation of the Roman goddess Libertas, on the obverse, and a mythical creature, the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, on the reverse. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Rome, as the Republic was transitioning from a system of governors to a system of consuls, and it is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and art.
