Ancient Hispania. Castulo. Semis Linares, Jaén, 120-80 B.C. Bull to right, crescent above, Iberian CaSTeLe. (Sin precio de reserva)

This Ancient Hispania Semis coin comes from Castulo, a historic city in present-day Linares, Jaén, and dates between 120-80 B.C. The Semis was a bronze coin equating to half an As and was commonly used across Roman and Iberian territories. Depicted on this coin is a bull facing right with a crescent above, along with an Iberian inscription 'CaSTeLe', highlighting its local origin and linguistic culture. Bulls were frequent symbols in Iberian coinage, representing strength and agricultural prosperity. The crescent may have held symbolic or religious significance tied to local deities or celestial themes. Castulo was an important urban center in the Iberian Peninsula and issued coins reflecting a blend of local and Roman influences during this transitional period. Coins like this are key sources for understanding Iberian languages, art, and economic history prior to full Roman integration. Their inscriptions and iconography offer invaluable information for scholars and collectors interested in pre-Roman Iberian culture.