1 Semuncia 264 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 9.06 g | - |
| Issuer | Firmum (Picenum) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 264 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | 1 Semuncia = ½ Uncia = 1⁄24 As |
| Currency | As (circa 264-225 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.06 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#184803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull's head facing forward.
Edge
Plain
Comment
This type is mostly unpublished, and only one example is known, located in a private collection.Interesting fact
The Semuncia coin from Firmum (Picenum) was used as a form of currency during the Roman Republic and was equivalent to one-fourth of a Roman denarius. It was made of bronze and weighed 9.06 grams, as . What's interesting is that the Semuncia was the first Roman coin to feature the image of a goddess, in this case, Ceres, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. This coin was also unique in that it had a distinctive "key-shaped" design on the reverse side, which made it easily recognizable.