© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Unit 200 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 11.0 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Libiakos (Berones people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.0 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#316409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rider advancing right, raising weapon in right hand.
Script: Iberian (Celtiberian)
Comment
Reverse inscription:
"LIBiAKoS'" written from left to right in northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.
There are conflicting opinions on the authenticity of the coins from Libiakos:
• L. Amela; 2014. El “enigma” de Libiakos. Published in Varia nummorum III, ANE, pages 85-89.
• M. Ibañez; September 2011. El enigma de una ceca ibérica inexistente. Published in Eco Filatélico y Numismático, number 67, issue 1199, pages 46-47.
• M. Ibáñez; 1991. La falsa ceca de Libiacos. Published in VVAA, Historia de Navarra, Volume VI, Harper, Pamplona, Spain, number 287, pages 76-77.
Interesting fact
The Bronze coin from Libiakos (Berones people) has a unique design feature that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The obverse side of the coin features a stylized image of a horse, while the reverse side features a depiction of a warrior wearing a helmet and carrying a shield. This design combination was a departure from the more traditional designs found on coins of the time, which often featured gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures. The use of a horse and warrior on the Libiakos coin may have been intended to symbolize the importance of military strength and mobility in the Berones culture.