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As with bull NERONKEN 121 BC - 45 BC
| Copper | 13.3 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Elisyces (Gallia Narbonensis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 121 BC - 45 BC |
| Value | 1 As |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#36828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Iberian characters on the exergue and leaping bull on the right.
Lettering: NERONKEN
Comment
The numismatic community seems to have created from scratch the name of the Nédènes, to designate the ancient people of the oppidum of Montlaurès, whereas historically it rather belonged to the Elisyques, a people supposedly of Hispanic or Ligurian origin. The Hispanic characters on this coin confirm the first hypothesis.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The bull on the coin is depicted in a style that is characteristic of Celtic art, while the inscription and other design elements are clearly Roman in style. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of the region in which the coin was minted, which was a Celtic region that had been conquered by the Romans.