Unit (80 BC - 40 BC) front Unit (80 BC - 40 BC) back
Unit (80 BC - 40 BC) photo
© Jesús Vico S.A.

Unit 80 BC - 40 BC

 
Bronze 7.87 g 23.18 mm
Description
Issuer
Seteisken gens (Sedetani people)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
80 BC - 40 BC
Value
1 Unit
Currency
Unit (last third of the 2nd century BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.87 g
Diameter
23.18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#340777
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Horse rider advancing right, holding palm leaf.

Script: Iberian (Levantine)

Comment

"SETeIS" written from left to right in northeastern (Levantine) Iberian script.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of ancient cultures. The Seteisken gens, also known as the Sedetani people, were a tribe that inhabited the area now known as Turkey. The coin's design elements, such as the use of Bronze and the weight of 7.87g, reflect the influence of Greek and Roman cultures, which were prominent in the region at the time. This coin serves as a fascinating example of cultural exchange and the blending of traditions that occurred during this period in history.