21 | Celtiberian coins

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CUELIOCOS (Upper Ebro area). As. (Ae. 12.03g / 24mm). 120-20 BC Anv: Bearded male head to the right, behind dolphin, in front of dolphin and Iberian letter Cu. Rev: Rider with palm, below Iberian legend: CuELIOCoS. (FAB-867). F. Rare.

Although even today there are serious doubts about its exact location, it seems certain that we are facing a Celtiberian settlement of undoubted Basque influence. After a first issue of coppers with units, half and quarters of a metric between 14 and 16 grams, there is a second one composed of only units and that follow the theoretical pattern of 12 grams typical of the middle of the second century BC. palm of victory, a clearly identifying feature that places it in the northern area of Celtiberia.