5 Units Head of Hercle

Features

Issuer Peithesa (Etruria)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 301 BC - 250 BC
Value 5 Units
Currency Æ Unit (circa 301-250 BC)
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.42 g
Diameter 15 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
179628
References HN Italy# 74 var.,
N. Keith Rutter, Andrew Burnett; 2001. Historia numorum : Italy. British Museum Press, London, United Kingdom.
Vicari# 246 var.
Fabio Vicari; 1991. Materiali e considerazioni per uno studio organico della monetazione etrusca. Società Numismatica Italiana, Milan, Italy.

Obverse

Hercle facing right with value in front.

Lettering: V

Translation: 5

Reverse

Owl facing right with value in front.

Lettering: V

Translation: 5

Edge

Smooth.

Comments

This coin is typically listed as being from an uncertain Etruscan mint; however, the inclusion of Peithesa on similarly designed coins seems to indicate its location. And while the exact denomination is unknown, the value is of 5 Units.

Sambon says these pieces were struck circa 268 BC; however, auction houses and other sources tend to give a broader range.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (301 BC - 250 BC) 

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