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| Emisor | Numidia |
|---|---|
| Año | 203 BC - 118 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | As (1/25) |
| Moneda | Unified Numidia (203 BC-118 BC) |
| Composición | Bronze |
| Peso | 14.5 g |
| Diámetro | 25.6 mm |
| Grosor | 4 mm |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | GCV#6597, CNNM#45-50, MAA#18, SNG Copenhagen#505-510 |
| Descripción del anverso | Laureate, bearded head left |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | |
| Leyenda del anverso | |
| Descripción del reverso | Prancing horse left, pellet below |
| Escritura del reverso | |
| Leyenda del reverso | |
| Canto | Smooth |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (203 BC - 118 BC) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 7393153080 |
| Información adicional |
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,