© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
As 200 BC - 101 BC
| Bronze | 14.0 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Vesci (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1 As |
| Currency | As (2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.0 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#294171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull walking right. Tree in the background. Ground line below. Libyan-Phoenician inscription in exergue.
Translation: WHSiN
Comment
Reverse inscription:
"WHSiN" written from right to left in Libyan-Phoenician script.
Interesting fact
The Vesci (Punic Iberia) Bronze As coin from 200 BC to 101 BC features a unique design on its reverse side. It depicts a stylized image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the Punic goddess Tanit, who was revered in the ancient Carthaginian empire. This design element highlights the cultural and religious influences of the Punic civilization in the region now known as Spain.