1 Semis (301 BC - 201 BC) front 1 Semis (301 BC - 201 BC) back
1 Semis (301 BC - 201 BC) photo
© Ernst Haeberlin; 1910. "Aes Grave". Joseph Baer, Frankfurt, Germany (CC0)

1 Semis 301 BC - 201 BC

 
Bronze 151.60 g 58 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain city of Central Italy
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
301 BC - 201 BC
Value
Semis (½)
Currency
As (circa 301-201 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
151.60 g
Diameter
58 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185958
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Steering oar pointing right.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Semis coin from Uncertain city of Central Italy, made of Bronze and weighing 151.60g, is a rare example of a coin that was used as a form of currency during the Roman Republic. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and inscriptions can provide valuable information about the history and culture of the time period in which it was created. For example, the coin's obverse (front) side often features the image of a Roman deity or a prominent figure from the time, while the reverse (back) side may display an image of a mythological creature or a symbol of the city or region where the coin was minted. Overall, coins like the 1 Semis offer a unique window into the past and can be a fascinating area of study for historians, numismatists, and collectors alike.