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Æ Semis Imitation of the Roman Republic 90 BC - 1 BC
| - | 3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Iberian mint (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Semissis (1⁄800) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#377036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Prow of a rough ship to the right, above S and below ROMA
Lettering:
S
ROMA
Comment
Imitation of the Semis of the Roman Republic (see link below)Interesting fact
The Æ Semis coin was used in the Roman Republic and was an imitation of the Roman denarius. It was minted in the Iberian Peninsula, which is now modern-day Spain and Portugal, and was used as a form of currency for trade and commerce. The coin was made of bronze and had a distinctive design, featuring the head of a Roman goddess on one side and a mythological creature on the other. Despite being an imitation, the Æ Semis was still widely accepted as a form of payment and was used extensively throughout the Roman Empire.
