Uncia (Anonymous; ROMA) (214 BC - 212 BC) front Uncia (Anonymous; ROMA) (214 BC - 212 BC) back
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Uncia Anonymous; ROMA 214 BC - 212 BC

 
Bronze 5.7 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period
Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
214 BC - 212 BC
Value
Uncia (1⁄120)
Currency
Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.7 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#67092
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Prow of galley right, ROMA inscribed above.
Mintmark followed by one pellet in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROMA
L

Interesting fact

The Uncia coin from the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) has an interesting fact that it was used as a standard circulation coin during its time, and it was made of bronze, weighing 5.7g.