As (200 BC - 151 BC) front As (200 BC - 151 BC) back
As (200 BC - 151 BC) photo
© Jesús Vico S.A.

As 200 BC - 151 BC

 
Bronze 28.2 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Labini (Oretani people)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
200 BC - 151 BC
Value
1 As
Currency
As (first half of the 2nd century BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
28.2 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#314311
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Sphinx walking right.

Script: Iberian (Meridional)

Comment

Reverse inscription:

"LEUNI" written from left to right in Northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.

3 pieces known according to 2302 page 444.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Iberian and Roman influences in its design. The Oretani people were a pre-Roman tribe that inhabited the region of modern-day Spain, and their coinage often reflected their cultural exchange with neighboring civilizations. In this case, the coin's design incorporates elements of both Iberian and Roman styles, making it a fascinating example of cultural fusion during the ancient period.