© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Uncia Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC
211 BC year| Bronze | 4.06 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 BC |
| Value | Uncia (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.06 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, inscription; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
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Comment
Weight varies from 2.67g-5.00gInteresting fact
The Uncia coin from Rome, minted in 211 BC, features a unique design on its reverse side - a stylized image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture.
