~ Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC Antique Roman-Celtibertian 'AS Coin #6 ~
This is a Roman-Celtiberian coind nabbed ' As' dating back to circa 3rd century BC.
Archaeologically, the Celtiberians participated in the Hallstatt culture in what is now north-central Spain.
The Celtiberians were Celtic-speaking people of the Iberian Peninsula in the final centuries BC. These tribes spoke the Celtiberian language. Extant tribal names include the Arevaci, Belli, Titti, Lusones, and Berones. Cassius Dioappears to imply that the Ebro river forms a demarcation between Celtiberians and other tribes.
The anvers of the coin depicts a Male Head to right with leaves branch behind it.
The reverse depicts a Rider to the right, under Iberian legend
~Dimensions ~
The coin diameter is 25 mm and it weighs 8.1 grams.
~ Condition ~
The coin is in fair condition for age. As seen in the pictures both size are visible.
