© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Uncia Anonymous; Sicily 214 BC - 212 BC
| Bronze | 5.2 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#287625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Prow right; grain-ear above, • below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Edge
Plain
Comment
Sicilian mintInteresting fact
The Uncia coin from Sicily, issued during the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC), features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or mythological figure, it showcases a stylized image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Greek and Roman cultures. This design choice highlights the cultural exchange and influence that existed between the Roman Republic and the Greek city-states during that time period.
