© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As 175 BC - 126 BC
| Bronze | 18.0 g | 33.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ilse (Tartessii people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 126 BC |
| Value | 1 As |
| Currency | As (mid 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.0 g |
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fish facing left. Inscription in two lines below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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ILSE
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A
Comment
Twelve pieces known according to 2345 page 458.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of ancient cultures. The Tartessii people were a pre-Roman civilization that flourished in the southwestern Iberian Peninsula, and their art and architecture were heavily influenced by both the indigenous Celtiberian culture and the Phoenicians, who were a Semitic people from the eastern Mediterranean. This coin, with its Bronze composition and intricate designs, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Tartessii people and their connections to other ancient civilizations.