Unit (125 BC - 101 BC) front Unit (125 BC - 101 BC) back
Unit (125 BC - 101 BC) photo
© Jesús Vico S.A.

Unit 125 BC - 101 BC

 
Bronze 9.4 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Nertobis (Lusones people)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
125 BC - 101 BC
Value
1 Unit
Currency
Unit (late 2nd century BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
9.4 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#316439
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Horserider advancing right, wearing helmet, holding spear.

Script: Iberian (Celtiberian)

Comment

Obverse inscription:

"N" written in northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.

Reverse inscription:

"NERToBiS'" written from left to right in northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.

Interesting fact

The Nertobis coin features an intricate design on its obverse side, including a stylized representation of a wild boar, which was a symbol of strength and fertility for the Lusones people.