© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Semis 150 BC - 101 BC
| Bronze | 6.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Iltiraka (Oretani people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | ½ Unit |
| Currency | As (second half of the 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Palm leaf. Forepart of a wolf facing right behind.
Script: Iberian (Meridional)
Comment
Obverse inscription:
"ILTiRAKa" written from left to right in Celtiberian script.
Reverse inscription:
"ILTiRAKa" written from left to right in Celtiberian script.
Two pieces known according to 2283, page 441.
Interesting fact
The Iltiraka Semis coin features a unique blend of Iberian and Roman influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Roman expansion into the Iberian Peninsula.