© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
As 100 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 7.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Orippo (Turdetani people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 As |
| Currency | As (1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bull walking right. Crescent above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIPPO
Comment
35 pieces known according to ACIP# 2460 page 481.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of ancient cultures. The City of Orippo was a settlement of the Turdetani people, who were a pre-Roman tribe that inhabited the region of Turdetania in southern Spain. The coin's design, however, bears a strong resemblance to the coinage of the Roman Republic, which suggests that the Turdetani people were influenced by Roman culture. This blending of cultures is a fascinating aspect of the coin's history and speaks to the complex cultural exchange that occurred in the ancient world.