© Subastas Ibercoin
© Subastas Ibercoin
½ Bronze Unit 150 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 6.1 g | 20.71 mm |
| Issuer | Ausesken gens (Ausetani people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 100 BC |
| Currency | Unit (second half of the 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.71 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#380774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse galloping right with reins loose in the air.
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Interesting fact
The Ausesken gens (Ausetani people) coin is interesting because it was used during a time of significant cultural and economic change in the region. The Ausetani people were known for their advanced agricultural practices, and the coin may have been used to facilitate trade and commerce in the region. Additionally, the use of bronze in the coin's construction suggests that the Ausetani people had a strong understanding of metallurgy, which was a valuable skill at the time.
