1 Semuncia (Series I: Sethlans / Blank) (217 BC - 215 BC) front 1 Semuncia (Series I: Sethlans / Blank) (217 BC - 215 BC) back
1 Semuncia (Series I: Sethlans / Blank) (217 BC - 215 BC) photo
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1 Semuncia Series I: Sethlans / Blank 217 BC - 215 BC

 
Bronze 5.03 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Vetulonia (Etruria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
217 BC - 215 BC
Value
1 Semuncia = 1⁄24 As
Currency
As (circa 217-206 BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.03 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#179491
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank (uniface).

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Semuncia coin from Vetulonia (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.