© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Unit 125 BC - 76 BC
| Bronze | 11.0 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Oppidum of Saltuie (Sedetani people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125 BC - 76 BC |
| Value | 1 Unit |
| Currency | Unit (late 2nd and early 1st centuries BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.0 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#313429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horse rider advancing right, holding palm leaf and chlamys cloak.
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Comment
Reverse inscription:
"SALTuIE" written from left to right in northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.
29 pieces known according to 1515, page 282.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Iberian and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears a depiction of a warrior, likely a representation of the Sedetani people, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a horse, which was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Iberian culture. This blending of cultural motifs reflects the complex history of the region and the interactions between the indigenous Sedetani people and the Roman colonizers.