© Henry
© Henry
Æ As 130 BC - 72 BC
| Bronze | 20 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | City of Arse-Saguntum (Edetani people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130 BC - 72 BC |
| Value | As (1) |
| Currency | As (second half of the 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#382201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bow of ship to right, above Victoria, in front caduceus; in the exergue, Iberian inscription, ARSE
Script: Iberian (Celtiberian)
Lettering: ARSE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and indigenous Iberian elements in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a traditional Greek profile of a bearded man, likely a representation of the god Zeus, while the reverse (back) side features an Iberian warrior on horseback, showcasing the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Greek colonization in the Iberian Peninsula.