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| Emissor | Numidia |
|---|---|
| Ano | 203 BC - 118 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | As (1/25) |
| Moeda | Unified Numidia (203 BC-118 BC) |
| Composição | Bronze |
| Peso | 14.5 g |
| Diâmetro | 25.6 mm |
| Espessura | 4 mm |
| Formato | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientação | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) | GCV#6597, CNNM#45-50, MAA#18, SNG Copenhagen#505-510 |
| Descrição do anverso | Laureate, bearded head left |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | |
| Legenda do anverso | |
| Descrição do reverso | Prancing horse left, pellet below |
| Escrita do reverso | |
| Legenda do reverso | |
| Bordo | Smooth |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
ND (203 BC - 118 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7393153080 |
| Informações adicionais |
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,