© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As 100 BC - 20 BC
| Bronze | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Gadir (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 20 BC |
| Value | 1 As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#165933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Two tuna left. Between the heads a crescent is located with a central point. Among the tails Phoenician letter "aleph". On top Phoenician inscription MP'L and below mint 'GDR
Script: Phoenician
Lettering:
𐤌𐤐𐤏𐤋
𐤄𐤂𐤓𐤓
Translation: of the citizens of Gades
Comment
Gadir is a Tirian colony founded in 1100 BC on the Bay of Cádiz, in the Guadalete estuary. It means strenght.Economy related to Atlantic tin, fishing industry and salted fish. It controlled the trade of the Riotinto silver through Tartessos, and the access of the maritime and commercial routes.
MP'L 'GDR
Interesting fact
The coin , the Standard circulation coin As (100 BC - 20 BC) from Gadir (Punic Iberia) made of Bronze weighing 10 g, features a unique design that reflects the cultural exchange and influence of the Punic Empire in the region. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Phoenician galley, a symbol of the Punic Empire's maritime power and trade networks, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a wild boar, which was a common motif in ancient Iberian art. This blending of cultural elements and symbols highlights the rich cultural heritage of the region and the exchange of ideas and influences that occurred during the Punic Empire's reign.
