© Münzkarbinett der Stadt Winterthur
© Münzkarbinett der Stadt Winterthur
Uncia Anonymous; ROMA 215 BC - 212 BC
| Bronze | 5.68 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215 BC - 212 BC |
| Value | Uncia (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.68 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, inscription; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA
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Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 5.409g-11.54gInteresting 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 Roman leader, in this case, the image of the Roman goddess Roma. This was a significant departure from earlier coins that featured mythological figures and deities, and marked a shift towards more realistic and secular imagery on coins.
