© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
Unit 120 BC - 20 BC
| Bronze | 12.52 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | City of Turiasu (Lusones people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 120 BC - 20 BC |
| Value | 1 Unit |
| Currency | Unit (mid second half of the 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.52 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#335830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horseman riding right, wearing helmet and holding spear.
Script: Iberian (Celtiberian)
Comment
Obverse inscription:"Ka" in Northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script in left field.
Reverse inscription:
"TuRIASU" written from left to right in Northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.
Interesting fact
The coin from the City of Turiasu (Lusones people) made of Bronze weighing 12.52 g is interesting because it is a rare example of a standardized coin from an ancient civilization. Most coins from that time period were made of gold, silver, or electrum, and were often irregularly shaped. The fact that this coin was made of bronze and had a standardized weight and design suggests a high level of organization and economic sophistication in the society that produced it. Additionally, the fact that it was produced by the Lusones people, who were a lesser-known ancient civilization, makes it a unique and fascinating artifact.