Summary
Uncia, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, circa 190 BC
Issue: uncertain
Minted in Rome
Obverse Description
Helmeted head of Roma facing right
Reverse Description
Prow of ship facing right; above, ROMA
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Marcus Hyman, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 190 BC
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Issued By
Ancient Roman Empire, circa 190 BC
the weight of this coin suggests an as of about 36 g., that weight standard was introduced in about 206 BC -
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), 3.54 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
cf Crawford 119/8
[Book] Crawford, Michael H. 1974. Roman Republican Coinage., 203 ff. Pages