Ancient Iberian Coinage - Museo Prehistoria

Monetization as effect of civic impetus
The native coinages were promoted by the city authorities, which could at that time define their characteristics,
perceivable not only in the designs, but also in the scripts used on the legends. The monetization of the Iberian
Peninsula took place largely from within, from the issues minted by more than 160 populations. This was linked
with their development, and the existence of economies in which payment and retail trade were usual and
until a certain point necessary, as was the case of the mining zones (Castulo), the rich agricultural territories
(Obulco), the harbour areas (e.g. Untikesken, Arse-Saguntum, Malaca, Gadir) or the military establishments.
Castulo
Ca. 130-100 BC
As
18.45 g
Obulco
Ca. 130-100 BC
As
11.82 g
Untikesken
2nd century BC
Unit
28