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Features

Issuer Beuibum (Punic Iberia)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 150 BC - 1 BC
Value 1 Unit
Currency Unit
Composition Bronze
Weight 13.3 g
Diameter 25 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
294139
References ACIP# 980
Leandre Villaronga, Jaume Benages; 2011. Les monedes de l'edat antiga a la Península Ibèrica : Greek / Punic / Iberian / Roman = Ancient Coinage of the Iberian Peninsula. Societat Catalana d'Estudis Numismàtics, Institut d'Estudis Catalans, Barcelona, Spain.

Obverse

Head of Melqart facing left, wearing lion's skin. Club on shoulder.

Lettering:
ANDVGEP . SISCV .
TVL

Reverse

Two dolphins left with inscription between them. Lusitanian script.

Translation: Beuibum

Mint

Salacia, Lusitania, modern-day Alcácer do Sal, Portugal

Comments

Inscription:

"Beuibum" written from right to left in south-Lusitanian script.

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ND (150 BC - 1 BC) 

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