~ Circa 3rd-2nd Century BC Antique Celtiberian 'AS Coin ~
This is a Celiberian coin 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, Bell, Titti, Lusones, and Berones. Cassius Dio appears 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 Obverse depicts a Rider with throws right, under Iberian legend
~ Dimensions ~
The coin diameter is 25 mm and it weighs 14 grams
~ Condition ~
The coin is excellent. As seen in the pictures both size are clearly visible.
