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© British Museum
Uncia Cornucopiae 1; ROMA 207 BC
207 BC year| Bronze | 4.23 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 207 BC |
| Value | Uncia (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.23 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, mark (cornucopia); before, denominational mark; below, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 4.23g-4.82gInteresting fact
The Uncia coin was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured the image of a horn-shaped container called a cornucopia, which was a symbol of abundance and prosperity in ancient Rome.
