Hi there. This coin just came to me as part of a small collection. It was in a 2x2 labeled “Spain Dinero” but it looks Ancient Greek to me. It is about the size of a US dime and is moderately thick. Any insight would be appreciated!
Reminds me of these from Spanish Ilerda https://www.acsearch.info/search.ht...de=1&fr=1&it=1&es=1&ot=1¤cy=usd&order=0
Definitely ancient Spain, c. 204-154 BC, but I don't think it's Ilerda- the inscription is wrong. (A number of cities issued coins with this same design, the only difference being the inscription under the horseman which gives the city name.) Unfortunately I'm not good at reading Iberian script- anyone else want to make a go at it?
Yep Bolskan here's my example and an easy to use id site.. http://moneda-hispanica.com/iberia.htm Spain, Bolskan (Osca). Circa 150-100 BC. AE Unit (10.35 gm, 24mm). Obverse: Bearded head right; dolphin behind. Reverse: "BOLSKAN" in Celt-Iberian in exergue, rider on horse right, holding spear; star behind. CNH 8; SNG BM Spain 734; SNG Copenhagen 325. VF.
The more detail the sudden increase in price....The op coin probably around 25/30 euros....I think mine was around 120....Huesca coins are one of the more common types....Yours is nice though especially the reverse.
If you have very low standards, you can find a Bolskan warrior for under $2 on eBay - although I am not sure it is worth that! Spain, Bolskan (Osca) Æ 22 (c. 150-100 B.C.) Bearded male head right; dolphin behind / Warrior on horseback right, holding spear; [star above] Iberian 'OLSKA[N]' below. CNH 8; SNG BM Spain 734; SNG Copenhagen 325. (?) (5.31 grams / 22 mm) eBay Oct. 2019 Lot @ $1.89
My only one is a fourree: http://moneda-hispanica.com/arevacos.htm#sek Sekobirikes MONEY start sI AC 19/20 mm. 3'54 g. V8 (292) Obverse : Beardless man's head on the right. Growing back. Among them, three blood cells. Below symbol Ś . Reverse : Rider with spear to the right. Only one foot visible. Below ŚEKoBi Ŕ IKeS . ex. Bill Porter 1992
Spain Iberia - Osca (Bolskan) Æ Semis 25mm 8.0g 1st C BCE Bearded male hd R Horseman galloping R holding spear star SNG Cop 325 Burgos 1918
