Roman Republican Bronze As – Castulo (Hispania), ca. 180–150 BC A particularly rare and significant

A particularly rare and significant feature of this vessel is the explicitly modeled genital detail located at the underside of the vessel

600–900 AD

perforated chamber surmounted by a coiled serpent and supported by a stylized canine base

a sculptural format characteristic of Classic Veracruz ceramic figures

Roman Republican Bronze As – Castulo (Hispania), ca. 180–150 BC A particularly rare and significantAuthentic Roman Republican bronze As minted in the Iberian city of Castulo (modern Linares, Jan, 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