Catalogue
| Émetteur | Untikesken gens |
|---|---|
| Année | 100 BC - 72 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 As |
| Devise | As (Roman pound system, 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Poids | 15 g |
| Diamètre | 28 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | ACIP#1045, FAB#1205, Heiss#42 |
| Description de l’avers | Head of Athena with helmet facing right. Plume on helmet. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | Pegasus facing right. Bow to the right. Victory above. Legend below, above line. |
| Écriture du revers | Iberian (Levantine) |
| Légende du revers | untikesken |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (100 BC - 72 BC) - crest on helmet, ACIP#1045 - ND (100 BC - 72 BC) - plume on helmet, ACIP#1052 - |
| ID Numisquare | 2476414030 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: This bronze As, issued by the Untikesken gens between 100 BC and 72 BC, dates to the turbulent late Roman Republic. Its ACIP reference indicates origin in the Iberian Peninsula, likely a local mint operating under Roman authority during the Sertorian Wars. Such coinage by local gentes reflects Rome's provincial administration, allowing elites to issue coins with Roman denominations but distinct local iconography, asserting regional identity or allegiance.
Artistry: The coin’s design, featuring Pegasus and Victory with a bow, deviates from standard Roman Republican As types. The anonymous engraver's stylistic school aligns with Iberian provincial coinage, blending classical Roman and Hellenistic influences with local artistic sensibilities. Pegasus, symbolizing swiftness or inspiration, likely held specific significance for the gens. Victory, a universal symbol of success, is paired with a bow, possibly referencing a local deity or martial prowess.
Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze, this substantial coin measures 28mm and weighs 15g, typical for an As of the era. Key high-points for wear or strike quality include Pegasus's head, wings, and musculature, and on the reverse, Victory's head, drapery, and the bow's details. As is common for provincial bronze issues, variations in strike centering and pressure can be expected. Preservation of fine details, especially on wings and facial features, is critical for assessing grade, alongside flan condition and patination quality.