As (head to left) (100 BC - 72 BC) front As (head to left) (100 BC - 72 BC) back
As (head to left) (100 BC - 72 BC) photo
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As head to left 100 BC - 72 BC

 
Bronze 12 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Untikesken gens (Indigetes people)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
100 BC - 72 BC
Value
1 As
Currency
As (Roman pound system, 2nd century BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
12 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#337453
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pegasus facing right. Victory above. Bow to the right. Legend below, above line.

Script: Iberian (Levantine)

Lettering: untikesken

Comment

Legend in Northeastern Iberian script
untikesken

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of a king or leader with a distinctive headdress, which suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of power and authority for the Indigetes people. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze and weighs 12g suggests that it may have been used as a form of currency or exchange, highlighting the importance of trade and commerce in the region during that time period.