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Quadrans lion with wreath 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#339391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion facing right. Wreath above. Legend below, above line.
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Lettering: untikesken
Comment
Legend in Northeastern Iberian scriptuntikesken
e-, likely face value
Interesting fact
The Quadrans coin featuring a lion with a wreath, issued by the Untikesken gens (Indigetes people) during 195 BC - 170 BC, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of bronze, a metal that was widely used for currency in ancient times due to its durability and accessibility. Despite being made of a common material, the Quadrans coin still holds significant value and is highly sought after by collectors and historians today.
