1 Semuncia (280 BC - 260 BC) front 1 Semuncia (280 BC - 260 BC) back
1 Semuncia (280 BC - 260 BC) photo
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1 Semuncia 280 BC - 260 BC

 
Bronze 20.87 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Tarquinii (Etruria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
280 BC - 260 BC
Value
1 Semuncia = 1⁄24 As
Currency
As (circa 280-260 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
20.87 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#179293
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Caduceus.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Similar types exist with a blank obverse; however, those may just be off-struck versions of this type.

Interesting fact

The Semuncia coin from Tarquinii (Etruria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Rome and was equivalent to one-fourth of a Roman libra, which was the standard unit of weight at the time.