Katalog
| Emitent | Numidia |
|---|---|
| Rok | 203 BC - 118 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | As (1/25) |
| Waluta | Unified Numidia (203 BC-118 BC) |
| Skład | Bronze |
| Waga | 14.5 g |
| Średnica | 25.6 mm |
| Grubość | 4 mm |
| Kształt | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientacja | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | GCV#6597, CNNM#45-50, MAA#18, SNG Copenhagen#505-510 |
| Opis awersu | Laureate, bearded head left |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | |
| Legenda awersu | |
| Opis rewersu | Prancing horse left, pellet below |
| Pismo rewersu | |
| Legenda rewersu | |
| Krawędź | Smooth |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
ND (203 BC - 118 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7393153080 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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,