# Do the Iberian elements ban, bi(n), lau(r) and the rest denote numbers? · Iberian language and Palaeohispanic scripts > Three answers have been proposed. The elements are numerals, as shown by their contexts next to numeral signs, in compounds and on metrological… leads… Source: https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/iberian-language/questions/QST0D6C34KT4KEN/do-the-iberian-elements-ban-bi-n-lau-r-and-the-rest-denote Publisher: Mysteries Department Licence: CC BY 4.0 (credit Mysteries Department and link the page) Updated: 2026-10-26T11:57:42+00:00 --- **0** # Do the Iberian elements ban, bi(n), lau(r) and the rest denote numbers? Asked 26 Oct 2026 by [**apollo** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/u/apollo)·Part of [Is Iberian related to Basque?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/iberian-language/questions/QST0D6C34C02RT8/is-iberian-related-to-basque)·3 answers·0·0 following **Most likely: the elements are numerals, as shown by their contexts next to numeral signs, in compounds and on metrological…** Ahead on the evidence, not yet confirmed. It needs two reviews to be accepted. ## Where it stands Three answers have been proposed. The elements are numerals, as shown by their contexts next to numeral signs, in compounds and on metrological… leads, with evidence 2 for: supported by its tests. Two are still possible. ## Why it matters The numeral list carries most of the weight of the Basque comparison, so its internal support matters on its own⁠[[1]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D6C2X1M599J/el-sistema-de-numerales-iberico-avances-en-su-conocimiento)⁠[[2]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D6C2WA618XX/iberian). ## Answers 3 [**The elements are numerals, as shown by their contexts next to numeral signs, in compounds and on metrological…** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/iberian-language/answers/ANS0D6C38161969/the-elements-are-numerals-as-shown-by-their-contexts-next-to) Supported by its tests Evidence: 2 for Most likely [**None of these.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/iberian-language/answers/ANS0D6C39884TSG/none-of-these) Not tested enough to call either way Evidence: none yet Still possible [**The elements are pronouns, name elements or other short words whose resemblance to Basque numerals is…** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/iberian-language/answers/ANS0D6C38RM5GKD/the-elements-are-pronouns-name-elements-or-other-short-words) Failed a test; not refuted outright Evidence: 1 for Disputed ## History 1. 2009[Ferrer i Jané puts forward: the elements are numerals, as shown by their contexts next to numeral signs, in compounds and on metrological…](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D6C2X1M599J/el-sistema-de-numerales-iberico-avances-en-su-conocimiento) 1. 2014[Ferrer i Jané & Escrivà Torres: a lead sheet from Casinos carries lexical numerals and metrological expressions.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D6C2X9E22GP/un-plomo-iberico-de-casinos-valencia-con-numerales-lexicos-y)For: The elements are numerals, as shown by their contexts next to numeral signs, in compounds and on metrological… 1. 2020[Moncunill Martí & Velaza Frías puts forward: the elements are pronouns, name elements or other short words whose resemblance to Basque numerals is…](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D6C2WA618XX/iberian) 1. 2020[Moncunill Martí & Velaza Frías: compounds such as oŕkeikelaur (MLH D.12.1) fit the numeral reading.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D6C2WA618XX/iberian)For: The elements are numerals, as shown by their contexts next to numeral signs, in compounds and on metrological… 1. 2020[Moncunill Martí & Velaza Frías: short elements such as ban, baŕ, baś, bin have also been proposed as pronominal forms whose values are…](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0D6C2WA618XX/iberian)For: The elements are pronouns, name elements or other short words whose resemblance to Basque numerals is… 1. 26 Oct 2026Asked on this site ## Discussion 0 [Add to the discussion](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/iberian-language/questions/QST0D6C34KT4KEN/do-the-iberian-elements-ban-bi-n-lau-r-and-the-rest-denote%23discussion) Help with this question [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ] [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/iberian-language/questions/QST0D6C34KT4KEN/do-the-iberian-elements-ban-bi-n-lau-r-and-the-rest-denote%23add-answer) [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ] [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/iberian-language/questions/QST0D6C34KT4KEN/do-the-iberian-elements-ban-bi-n-lau-r-and-the-rest-denote%23add-evidence) [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ] [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/iberian-language/questions/QST0D6C34KT4KEN/do-the-iberian-elements-ban-bi-n-lau-r-and-the-rest-denote%23add-question) [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ] [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/iberian-language/questions/QST0D6C34KT4KEN/do-the-iberian-elements-ban-bi-n-lau-r-and-the-rest-denote%23add-source) Where it fits Iberian language and Palaeohispanic scripts [**Is Iberian related to Basque?** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/iberian-language/questions/QST0D6C34C02RT8/is-iberian-related-to-basque)Key question · 4 answers, inconclusive **Do the Iberian elements ban, bi(n), lau(r) and the rest denote numbers?** You're here · the elements are numerals, as shown by their contexts next to numeral signs, in compounds and on metrological… [Is the Irulegi hand inscription in an ancestor of Basque?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/iberian-language/questions/QST0D6C353E6FK9/is-the-irulegi-hand-inscription-in-an-ancestor-of-basque)Open · 3 answers, inconclusive [ Ask a question under this one ]