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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Semis 100 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 4.3 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Iptuci (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As |
| Currency | As (1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#294166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Spoked wheel with central circle. Inscription between the spokes.
Translation: IPTVCI EV
Comment
Reverse inscription:
"IPTVCI EV" written counterclockwise in Lybian-Phoenician script.
Interesting fact
The Semis coin from Iptuci (Punic Iberia) was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Phoenicians and the indigenous peoples of the Iberian Peninsula. The coin's design features a unique blend of Phoenician and Iberian elements, reflecting the cultural fusion that characterized this period in history.