CVC & Collectables presents this impressive large bronze issue from the ancient Iberian city of Carmo (modern Carmona, Spain), struck circa 200-150 BC. Certified NGC Fine (F), this substantial AE34 reflects the rich cultural traditions of pre-Roman Hispania, featuring a helmeted male portrait and agricultural symbolism that highlights the region’s prosperity and importance.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Carmo, Hispania (Ancient Spain)
- Date: c. 200-150 BC
- Denomination: AE34
- Composition: Bronze
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Grade: NGC Fine (F)
- Reference: Burgos 344
- Mint: Carmo (Modern Carmona, Spain)
Obverse:
- Helmeted male head facing right.
- Distinctive Iberian artistic style characteristic of southern Spain.
- Represents the local traditions and identity of Carmo during the pre-Roman period.
Reverse:
- Two grain ears flanking a central symbol.
- Agricultural imagery emphasizing fertility and the agricultural wealth of the region.
- Indigenous Iberian inscription below.
Historical Significance:
Carmo was one of the most important cities of ancient Hispania and occupied a strategic position in the fertile Guadalquivir River valley. During the centuries before full Roman domination, local mints produced large bronze coinage bearing distinctly Iberian designs. These issues reflect the blending of native traditions with Mediterranean influences introduced through trade with Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans.
Collectibility:
Large-format Iberian bronzes are highly sought after due to their impressive size, distinctive artistic style, and historical connection to ancient Spain before the Roman Empire. Coins from Carmo are particularly desirable because of the city’s prominence and the scarcity of well-preserved examples. This NGC-certified specimen offers collectors an attractive representative of pre-Roman Iberian coinage.
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