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| 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) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | GCV#6597, CNNM#45-50, MAA#18, SNG Copenhagen#505-510 |
| Описание аверса | Laureate, bearded head left |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | |
| Надписи аверса | |
| Описание реверса | Prancing horse left, pellet below |
| Письменность реверса | |
| Надписи реверса | |
| 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,