© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Quadrans lion 195 BC - 170 BC
| Bronze | 6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Untikesken gens (Indigetes people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 195 BC - 170 BC |
| Value | 1 Quadrans (¼) |
| Currency | As (Roman pound system, 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#339332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bull facing right. Legend above line.
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Lettering: untikesken
Comment
Legend in Northeastern Iberian scriptuntikesken
Interesting fact
The Quadrans (lion) coin from the Untikesken gens (Indigetes people) is interesting because it features a lion on one side and an image of a human on the other, which was a unique design choice for coins during that time period.
