Catalogue
| Émetteur | Numidia |
|---|---|
| Année | 203 BC - 118 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | As (1/25) |
| Devise | Unified Numidia (203 BC-118 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Poids | 14.5 g |
| Diamètre | 25.6 mm |
| Épaisseur | 4 mm |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | GCV#6597, CNNM#45-50, MAA#18, SNG Copenhagen#505-510 |
| Description de l’avers | Laureate, bearded head left |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | Prancing horse left, pellet below |
| Écriture du revers | |
| Légende du revers | |
| Tranche | Smooth |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (203 BC - 118 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7393153080 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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,