Summary
Uncia, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 217-215 BC
Issue: Anonymous, semi-libral
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Helmeted head of Roma facing left; behind, 1 bead
Reverse Description
Prow of ship facing right; above, ROMA (has been scratched)
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The Uncia denomination is indicated by a single bead on the obverse and reverse of the coin. There were 12 unciae to the As denomination
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
217-215 BC
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Issued By
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
09
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 12.916 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Crawford 38/6
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 149 Pages
