Unit (100 BC - 1 BC) front Unit (100 BC - 1 BC) back
Unit (100 BC - 1 BC) photo
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Unit 100 BC - 1 BC

 
Bronze 8.4 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Segovia (Vaccaei people)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
100 BC - 1 BC
Value
1 Unit
Currency
Unit (1st century BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
8.4 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#314178
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Horseman riding right, holding spear.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SEGOVIA

Comment

35 pieces known according to 1867 page 363.

Interesting fact

The Vaccaei people, who lived in the area now known as Segovia, Spain, were a pre-Roman tribe that minted their own coins, including the Standard circulation coin Unit (100 BC - 1 BC) made of Bronze weighing 8.4 g. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the culture and economy of the Vaccaei people during that time period.