Summary
Uncia, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, 105 BC
Moneyer: L.H. TVB. (L. Hostilius Tubulus)
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Helmeted head of Roma facing right; behind, one bead (the mark of denomination)
Reverse Description
Within an oak wreath, L. H. {TVB} (Note: the letters withing the {} marks are in monogram form)
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The moneyer L. Hostilius Tubulus is only known for the production of twosmall copper denominations, this and a semuncia.
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
105 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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Material
Bronze
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
16 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.98 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
Crawford 315/1
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 322 Pages
