Quadrans - Syphax Western Numidia; pointing beard, horseman right

Features

Issuer	Numidia
King	Syphax (215 BC - 203 BC)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	213 BC - 203 BC
Value	Quadrans (¼)
Currency	Western Numidia under the Masaesyli (cca. 300 BC-203 BC)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	4.4 g
Diameter	23 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 89060 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	GCV# 6632 var. David R. Sear; 2004. Greek Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. Europe. Seaby, London, United Kingdom. And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Diademed head of Syphax left, with pointed beard

Reverse

Horseman galloping left; dot and Punic legend in cartouche below

Lettering: SphQ HMMLKT

Translation: Syphax King

Edge

Smooth

Comments

Minted in Siga

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Numista Rarity index: 94

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