Description: This authentic ancient Celtic Iberian coin, with very few known, is a must have for any collector. Minted between 80BC and 40 BC, it is between 2000 and 2100 years old and is sure to be a great addition to your collection. Kastilo or Castulo was located in modern-day Cazlona in Linares, province of Jaen. It was the seat of the Oretani, an Iberian tribe that settled in the north of the Guadalquivir valley in the beginning of the 6th century BC. According to tradition, a local princess named Himilce married Hannibal and gained the alliance of the city with the Carthaginian Empire. In 211 BC, Castulo was the site of Hasdrubal Barca's crushing victory over the Roman army with a force of roughly 40,000 Carthaginian troops plus local Iberian mercenaries. Thereafter, the Romans made a pact with the residents of the city who betrayed the Carthaginians, and they became foederati (allied people) of Rome. Kastilo issued many and diverse coins with both indigenous and Latin inscriptions. The Oretani people were known for their coins and this one is very rare with only 115 known of this coin (12/23). As with coins of this period, there is a great deal of wear and environmental issues but it is amazing that it has even survived to this day. Add this piece to your collection and let it be a conversation starter with your friends, family, and other collectors. C531
Price: 38.58 USD
Location: Capitola, California
End Time: 2024-12-10T05:11:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Composition: Bronze
Year: 80 BC - 40 BC
Era: Ancient
Fineness: Unk
KM Number: Unk
