Authentic Roman Republican bronze As minted in the Iberian city of Castulo (modern Linares, Jaén, Spain) during the 2nd century BC.
Obverse: Diademed male head facing right, with finely engraved facial features and strong remaining detail.
Reverse: Sphinx with pointed helmet walking right; star before. Iberian legend “KASTILO” in the exergue.
A powerful and symbolic design combining Roman and Iberian iconography, reflecting the cultural fusion of Roman Hispania during the Republican period.
Date: circa 180–150 BC
Material: Bronze
Diameter: approx. 26 mm
Weight: approx. 13.0 g
Reference: ACIP 2143 / FAB 701
Condition is Very Fine with an attractive original green-brown patina. Details remain clear on both sides, with honest wear consistent with age. No modern tooling or artificial patination observed.
A historically important coin from Roman Hispania and an excellent example for collectors of Iberian, Roman Republican, or provincial bronze coinage.
Guaranteed authentic.