© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Unit 150 BC - 101 BC
| Bronze | 12.9 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Urkesken gens (Bastetani people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1 Unit |
| Currency | As (second half of the 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.9 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horseman riding right, holding spear.
Script: Iberian (Meridional)
Comment
Reverse inscription:
"UŔKeSKeN" written from left to right in retrograde Celtiberian script.
Eleven pieces known according to 2102 page 408.
Interesting fact
The Urkesken gens (Bastetani people) coin from 150 BC - 101 BC is interesting because it features a unique blend of ancient Egyptian and Persian influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Egypt's rule by the Persian Empire.