As - Massinissa or Micipsa with pellet

Эмитент Numidia
Год 203 BC - 118 BC
Тип Standard circulation coin
Номинал As (1/25)
Валюта Unified Numidia (203 BC-118 BC)
Состав Bronze
Вес 14.5 g
Диаметр 25.6 mm
Толщина 4 mm
Форма Round (irregular)
Техника Hammered
Ориентация Medal alignment ↑↑
Гравёр(ы)
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Каталожные номера GCV#6597, CNNM#45-50, MAA#18, SNG Copenhagen#505-510
Описание аверса Laureate, bearded head left
Письменность аверса
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Описание реверса Prancing horse left, pellet below
Письменность реверса
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Гурт Smooth
Монетный двор
Тираж ND (203 BC - 118 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 7393153080
Дополнительная информация

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,

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