Catalogus
| Uitgever | Numidia |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 203 BC - 118 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | As (1/25) |
| Valuta | Unified Numidia (203 BC-118 BC) |
| Samenstelling | Bronze |
| Gewicht | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Dikte | 4 mm |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | GCV#6597, CNNM#45-50, MAA#18, SNG Copenhagen#505-510 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Laureate, bearded head left |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Prancing horse left, pellet below |
| Schrift keerzijde | |
| Opschrift keerzijde | |
| Rand | Smooth |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (203 BC - 118 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 7393153080 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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,