Ancient Hispania. Castulo. Semis Linares, Jaén, 150-100 B.C. Bull to right, L and crescent above, Castulo in exergue. (No reserve price)

The Semis coin from Castulo, near Linares in Jaén province, Spain, dating from 150-100 B.C., represents an important artifact of pre-Roman and Roman influence in Hispania. Castulo was an Iberian city-state with a rich cultural and economic life, and its coinage often features local symbols such as the bull, a creature associated with strength and fertility. The crescent and the letter "L" above the bull may hold religious or municipal significance. The exergue inscription helps identify the mint location. Such coins illuminate the interaction between native Iberian traditions and the expanding Roman system during the late Republic, and they are prized for their artistic and historical value.