© Barberousse
© Barberousse
Semis - Syphax Western Numidia; small beard, horseman left 213 BC - 202 BC
| Bronze | 8.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Numidia |
|---|---|
| King | Syphax (215 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213 BC - 202 BC |
| Value | Semis (½) |
| Currency | Western Numidia under the Masaesyli (cca. 300 BC-203 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#89059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Horseman galloping left; dot and Punic legend in cartouche below
Lettering: SPhQ HMMLKT
Translation: Syphax King
Edge
Plain
Comment
Example with the dot behind the foot:© CGB
Interesting fact
The Semis coin featuring Syphax, a king of Western Numidia, is unique in that it depicts a horseman on the reverse side, which is a departure from the usual depiction of a charioteer on Numidian coins. This suggests that Syphax may have been a skilled horseman and wanted to highlight his equestrian skills on his coins.
