As (caduceus) (195 BC - 170 BC) front As (caduceus) (195 BC - 170 BC) back
As (caduceus) (195 BC - 170 BC) photo
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As caduceus 195 BC - 170 BC

 
Bronze 23 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Untikesken gens (Indigetes people)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
195 BC - 170 BC
Value
1 As
Currency
As (Roman pound system, 2nd century BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
23 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#339827
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pegasus facing right. Wreath above. Caduceus below. Legend below, above line.

Script: Iberian (Levantine)

Lettering: untikesken

Comment

Legend in Northeastern Iberian script
untikesken

Interesting fact

The Caduceus, a symbol of commerce and negotiation, was depicted on the Standard circulation coin As from the Untikesken gens (Indigetes people) in 195 BC - 170 BC.