© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
Unit 125 BC - 76 BC
| Bronze | 9.9 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Orosi (Lobetani 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 | 9.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#313584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Horseman riding right, holding spear.
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Comment
Reverse inscription:
"OROSI" written from left to right in northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.
27 pieces known according to 1509, page 280.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of ancient Iberian and Roman influences in its design. The Lobetani people were a pre-Roman tribe that inhabited the region of Orosi, and their coinage reflects a mix of their own cultural traditions and the influence of the Roman Republic, which had established a presence in the area by the 2nd century BC. The coin's design includes a stylized image of a warrior on horseback, surrounded by intricate geometric patterns and symbols that are characteristic of ancient Iberian art. This blending of styles and cultures makes the coin a fascinating artifact of the complex and multifaceted history of the ancient Mediterranean world.