© Marc R Breitsprecher
© Marc R Breitsprecher
Unit 100 BC - 65 BC
| Bronze | 8.6 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Belikio (Suessetani people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 65 BC |
| Value | 1 Unit |
| Currency | Denarius (first third of the 1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#310014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Horseman galloping right, holding spear; city name below.
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Lettering: BeLIKiOM
Comment
Obverse inscription:"Be" in northeastern non-dual Iberian or eastern Celtiberian script.
Reverse inscription:
"BeLIKiOM" written from left to right in northeastern non-dual Iberian or eastern Celtiberian script.
234 pieces known according to 1433, page 263.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Roman expansion into Celtic territories. The coin's obverse side bears a stylized depiction of a Celtic warrior, while the reverse side features a Roman-style eagle and the name of the issuing authority, Belikio, in a Celtic language. This blending of cultural motifs is a testament to the complex and dynamic nature of cultural exchange in the ancient world.