The Onkia is an ancient Greek denomination based on the Sicilian standard. In silver it weighs 0.07 grammes - but it was (exclusively?) struck in base metal.
The Onkia was worth 1/12th of a Litra, another Sicilian denomination, and has given name to the Roman Uncia, the Ounce, and the Inch, which are all 1/12ths of something.
The Onkia was worth 1/12th of a Litra, another Sicilian denomination, and has given name to the Roman Uncia, the Ounce, and the Inch, which are all 1/12ths of something.
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Kamarina
Obverse: Gorgoneion with smooth neat hair tied with ribbon protruding tongue
Reverse: owl standing left, head facing, lizard in right talon; KAMA / B / •
Diameter:
12.5 mm
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.4 g
Die Orientation: -
Weight: 1.4 g
No notes for this coin
Calciati vol III, p. 53, 15; SGCV I 1064 var; Jenkins 186; CNS III, 13.