© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
As 200 BC - 101 BC
| Bronze | 18.0 g | 32.0 mm |
| Issuer | Turri Regina (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1 As |
| Currency | As (2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.0 g |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#294170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Latin inscription above, Libyan-Phoenician inscription below. Three horizontal lines above, below, and between the inscriptions. Falcata above. Round shield with pellet below.
Lettering: TVRIRIICINA
Translation: Turi Riicina. T'LS·iRKN
Comment
Reverse inscription:
"T'LS·iRKN" written from right to left in Libyan-Phoenician script.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Standard circulation coin As from Turri Regina (Punic Iberia), made of Bronze weighing 18.0g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is believed to have been minted during the period of Punic rule in Iberia, specifically during the 2nd century BC. The coin's design features the image of a horse on one side and a palm tree on the other, which were common symbols used by the ancient Carthaginians. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after piece among collectors of ancient coins.