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| Issuer | Uncertain city of Central Italy |
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| Year | 301 BC - 201 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | A bunch of grapes depicted in relief at center, rendered in a bold, stylized manner characteristic of Central Italian cast bronze coinage of the third to second century BC. The cluster is shown with individual grape berries indicated by rounded pellets, rising from a short stem. The design occupies the central field of the broadly struck, irregularly shaped flan. No legend or inscription is present. The surface carries the heavy, granular patina typical of cast aes grave production. |
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| Reverse description | A four-rayed sunburst or wheel pattern in low relief at center, with four straight rays radiating from a raised central boss, dividing the field into quadrants. The design is rendered in the schematic, abbreviated style typical of Central Italian aes grave fractions of the third to second century BC. The flan is irregular and slightly convex, consistent with sand-casting techniques. No inscription or legend accompanies the device. The surface exhibits a rough, porous texture characteristic of cast bronze of this period. |
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| Mintage | ND (301 BC - 201 BC) - Unique |
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