Description: This genuine, rare and NGC certified ancient Numidian Empire coin is a valuable piece of history. Minted between 208 BC to 119 BC, it is a testament to the rich numismatic culture of the Punic War and Carthage Empire era. The coin features the bearded portrait of King Micipsa or Massinissa on the obverse and a galloping horse on the reverse. Numidia was the ancient kingdom of the Numidians in northwest Africa, initially comprising the territory that now makes up Algeria, but later expanding across what is today known as Tunisia and Libya. The polity was originally divided between the Massylii in the east and the Masaesyli in the west. During the Second Punic War (218–201 BC), Masinissa, king of the Massylii, defeated Syphax of the Masaesyli to unify Numidia into the first Berber state in present-day Algeria. The kingdom began as a sovereign state and later alternated between being a Roman province and a Roman client state. Micipsa was the eldest legitimate son of Masinissa and became the King of Numidia in 148 BC. NGC is the premier ancient coin certification process. It consists of authentication, grading, attribution, and encapsulation in plastic holders or Coin slabs. NGC certification offers significant protection against counterfeiting, misattribution, overgrading, and damage. It is a great addition to any coin collection and a valuable insight into the history of ancient coins. 20451
Price: 179.78 USD
Location: Capitola, California
End Time: 2024-12-12T22:49:35.000Z
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
Denomination: AE26
Historical Period: Roman: Republic (300 BC-27 BC)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 208 BC - 118 BC
Era: Ancient
Fineness: Unk
Grade: Fine
KM Number: Unk
Country/Region of Manufacture: Numidia
Variety: Micipsa or Massinissa
Certification: NGC
