© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
Denarius 200 BC - 151 BC
| Silver | 3.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Iltirta (Ilergetes people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 151 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius (first half of the 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#307578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horseman riding right, holding palm and wearing chalmys (cloak)
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Translation: Iltirtasalirban
Comment
Reverse inscription:"ILTiR'TaS'ALIRBaN" written from left to right in Northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.
72 pieces known according to 1233, page 218.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Celtic influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of the Roman goddess Roma, while the reverse side features a Celtic warrior on horseback, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Republic period.
