I just recieved this guy today. He is a tad worn, but has rocketed to the top of my favorite coins list (and fills a hole in my current Western Med obsession (ie aquiring an example or two of all the non-roman coin producers in the
area)). Thanks Joe, even better than pictured!
Chris
African
mint, Kingdom of
Numidia,
North Africa, Micipsa, 148 - 118 B.C. AE, 25.9mm 14.949g,
SNG Cop 504,
SGCV II 6597
var. (pellet below
horse)
O: laureate
head of
king (Micipsa?) left with pointed beard, dot
borderR:
horse rearing left, linear
border, punch or
countermark on left foreleg