Æ BAESVRI; Baesuri


Bronze	6.52 g	-

Description

Issuer	Baesuri (Lusitania)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Composition	Bronze
Weight	6.52 g
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-06

References

Numista	N#401908
Rarity index	100%

Reverse

Two corn ears.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BAESVRI

Comment

It is amazing that the three known specimens are all overstruck. Found in Alcolea del Río. This coin reinforces the possibility of this issue having been struck during Augustus’ reign. The obv. legend is M AN ANT ET CONL as can be deduced from both this and the M 6365 specimens (= RPC S-53A/2). We agree with C. Castillo, 'Vestigia Antiquitatis: escritos de epigrafía y literatura romanas', (Pamplona, 1997), p. 5, n. 7, DCPH II, p. 50 and A. M. Faria, R. P. Arq. 9.2, 2006, p. 217 that a personal name could be identified in the first part of the legend. Áureo 5/3/2003, lot 1033, 4.63, has auctioned a lead piece with types of Baesuri.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Æ (BAESVRI; Baesuri) from Baesuri (Lusitania) made of Bronze weighing 6.52 g is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Celtic warrior, while the reverse side features a stylized Roman numeral "V" surrounded by a wreath, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the period of Roman rule over the region.