© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
Unit 150 BC - 101 BC
| Bronze | 11.6 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ekualakos (Pellendones people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1 Unit |
| Currency | Unit (second half of the 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.6 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314204 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horseman riding right, holding spear.
Script: Iberian (Celtiberian)
Comment
Obverse inscription:"S'E" written from left to right in northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.
Reverse inscription:
"EKuALAKoS'" written from left to right in northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.
20 pieces known according to 1846 page 356.
Interesting fact
The coin from Ekualakos (Pellendones people) made of Bronze weighing 11.6 g is interesting because it is a rare example of a standardized currency from an ancient civilization. Most coins from that time period were made of gold or silver, but this one was made of bronze, which was a more accessible and affordable material for the average person. This coin shows that the people of Ekualakos were advanced in their economic systems and had a strong understanding of the value of currency.