Catalogo
| Emittente | Numidia |
|---|---|
| Anno | 203 BC - 118 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | As (1/25) |
| Valuta | Unified Numidia (203 BC-118 BC) |
| Composizione | Bronze |
| Peso | 14.5 g |
| Diametro | 25.6 mm |
| Spessore | 4 mm |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | GCV#6597, CNNM#45-50, MAA#18, SNG Copenhagen#505-510 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Laureate, bearded head left |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Prancing horse left, pellet below |
| Scrittura del rovescio | |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | Smooth |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (203 BC - 118 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7393153080 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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,