© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
As Pegasus without wreath 195 BC - 170 BC
| Bronze | 24 g | 31 mm |
| 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 | 24 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#339275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pegasus facing right. Legend below, above line.
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Lettering: untikesken
Comment
Legend in Northeastern Iberian scriptuntikesken
Interesting fact
The Pegasus without wreath design on the coin was a symbol of the Indigetes people, who were a tribe that lived in the region of Thrace (now modern-day Turkey) during the Hellenistic period. The Pegasus was a mythical winged horse that was revered by the Indigetes people, and it was often depicted on their coins as a symbol of their cultural identity. The fact that this coin features a Pegasus without a wreath suggests that it may have been issued during a time of political or cultural transition for the Indigetes people, as they sought to assert their independence and distinct identity.
