© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
¼ Bronze Unit 170 BC - 150 BC
| Bronze | 2.81 g | 15.53 mm |
| Issuer | Ausesken gens (Ausetani people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170 BC - 150 BC |
| Currency | Denarius (early 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.81 g |
| Diameter | 15.53 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#380500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front half of pegasus right.
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Interesting fact
The Ausesken gens (Ausetani people) coin from 170 BC - 150 BC is interesting because it was made during a time when bronze was a valuable resource, and the fact that it weighs 2.81g suggests that it was carefully crafted to have a specific value and purpose in the economy of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was standardized and widely circulated speaks to the level of organization and trade that existed in the society that produced it.
