As 150 BC - 101 BC
| Bronze | 7.8 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bolskan (Suessetani people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1 As (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Denarius (second half of the 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#188865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Horseman galloping right, holding spear in right hand. Five-pointed star above.
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Comment
Reverse inscription:
"BoLS'KaN" written from left to right in non-dual northeastern Iberian script.
194 pieces known according to ACIP# 1419, page 259.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of ancient cultures. The Suessetani people, who minted the coin, were a Thracian tribe that lived in the region of modern-day Bulgaria. The coin's design, however, features a mix of Thracian and Greek elements, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between these civilizations during that time period.