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As - Massinissa or Micipsa with pellet 203 BC - 118 BC
| Bronze | 14.5 g | 25.6 mm |
| Issuer | Numidia |
|---|---|
| King | Masinissa (202 BC - 148 BC) Micipsa (148 BC - 118 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 203 BC - 118 BC |
| Value | As (1⁄25) |
| Currency | Unified Numidia (203 BC-118 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#59540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Prancing horse left, pellet below
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type has identification issues between Massinissa (203-148 BC) or his son Micipsa (148-118 BC).Both reigns of Massinissa and Micipsa saw an increasing rate of lead in bronze coins, making these alloy sometimes turning grey.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Massinissa or Micipsa, two Numidian kings who ruled during the 3rd century BC. The coin was made of bronze and weighs 14.5 grams.
