© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Uncia Caduceus 1; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 4.14 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Uncia (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.14 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right. Below, symbol (Caduceus). Before, denominational mark. Below, legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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ROMA
Translation: Rome
Interesting fact
The Uncia coin featuring the Caduceus symbol, issued during the Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC), was used as a means of payment for goods and services. It weighed 4.14 grams and was made of bronze. Interestingly, the Caduceus symbol, which depicts a staff entwined with two snakes, has been associated with commerce, negotiation, and diplomacy, reflecting the importance of trade and economic exchange in ancient Rome.
