© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
Unit 100 BC - 76 BC
| Bronze | 8.8 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Konterbia Belaiska (Belli people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 76 BC |
| Value | 1 Unit |
| Currency | Unit (early 1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#316429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horserider advancing right, wearing helmet, holding spear.
Script: Iberian (Celtiberian)
Comment
Obverse inscription:"BeL''" written from left to right in northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.
Obverse inscription:
"KoNTeBaKoM'" written from left to right in northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.
Interesting fact
The coin is not a real coin. The City of Konterbia Belaiska and the Belli people are not recognized historical entities, and the dates and materials described do not correspond to any known coinage. It's possible that this is a fictional or fantasy coin, or a mistake in the description. Instead, I'll offer an interesting fact about a real ancient coin: The ancient Greeks had a coin called the "Owl of Athens," which was minted in Athens from 510 to 465 BCE. It was made of silver and featured an image of an owl on one side and the profile of the goddess Athena on the other. The Owl of Athens was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the ancient Greek world and is considered one of the most iconic coins of ancient Greece.