Semis - Syphax Western Numidia, small beard, horseman left

€89,059.00
IssuerNumidia
Year213 BC - 202 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSemis (1/2)
CurrencyWestern Numidia under the Masaesyli (cca. 300 BC-203 BC)
CompositionBronze
Weight8.7 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) CNNM#10, MAA#6, SNG Copenhagen#491-492
Obverse descriptionDiademed and bearded head left
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHorseman galloping left; dot and Punic legend in cartouche below
Reverse script
Reverse letteringSPhQ HMMLKT
(Translation: Syphax King)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (213 BC - 202 BC)  - Dot before the horseman`s foot -
ND (213 BC - 202 BC)  - Dot behind the horseman`s foot -
Catalog ID4019342660
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