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Unit 100 BC - 51 BC
| Bronze | 8.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Sekaisa (Belli people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 51 BC |
| Value | 1 Unit |
| Currency | Unit (late 2nd and early 1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#296958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Horseman galloping right, holding spear.
Script: Iberian (Celtiberian)
Translation: SEKaISA
Comment
Reverse inscription:
"S'EKaISA" written from right to left in Northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.
73 pieces known according to 1560, page 291.
Interesting fact
The City of Sekaisa (Belli people) coin is interesting because it was used during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Belli people and other civilizations in the region. The coin's bronze composition and 8.7g weight suggest that it was a widely used and practical form of currency for everyday transactions. Additionally, the fact that it was issued during a specific time period (100 BC - 51 BC) makes it a valuable artifact for historians and collectors interested in the history of currency and trade.