© British Museum
© British Museum
Uncia Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 210 BC
| Bronze | 6.42 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 210 BC |
| Value | Uncia (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.42 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Prow right; above, mark (corn-ear) and inscription; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 4.03g-7.09gMinted in Sicily
Interesting fact
The Uncia coin was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a goddess on its reverse side. The goddess depicted on the Uncia is believed to be Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. This design choice was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage that featured images of gods and goddesses on their obverse sides, and it signaled a shift towards a more secular and humanistic approach to coinage design.
