Quadrans 130 BC - 72 BC
| Bronze | 4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Arse-Saguntum (Edetani people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 130 BC - 72 BC |
| Value | Quadrans (¼) |
| Currency | As (second half of the 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#84824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Dolphin facing right. Three pellets above.
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Lettering: AIU.BaS
Comment
Reverse inscription:"AUBaS" written from left to right in Northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.
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Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin from the City of Arse-Saguntum (Edetani people) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Iberian and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a helmeted warrior, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the Edetani people. This coin highlights the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Republic period.
