Catalog
| Issuer | Numidia |
|---|---|
| Year | 203 BC - 118 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | As (1/25) |
| Currency | Unified Numidia (203 BC-118 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | GCV#6597, CNNM#45-50, MAA#18, SNG Copenhagen#505-510 |
| Obverse description | Laureate, bearded head left |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Prancing horse left, pellet below |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (203 BC - 118 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7393153080 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This bronze As, issued by Numidia (203-118 BC), spans the reigns of Kings Massinissa and his son Micipsa. Massinissa, a crucial Roman ally post-Second Punic War, unified Numidia into a regional power (203-148 BC). Micipsa (148-118 BC) continued his father's policies. This coinage reflects Numidia's burgeoning independence and economic stability, serving as a vital medium for commerce and a symbol of royal authority during intense geopolitical change.
Artistry: The engraver remains anonymous. Stylistically, the coin exhibits strong Hellenistic influences, common in client kingdoms, while retaining indigenous Punic elements. The obverse typically features a regal,