© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Semis 100 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 4.7 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Oba (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As |
| Currency | As (1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#294168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse galloping left. Latin inscription above. Libyan-Phoenician inscription below.
Lettering: OBA
Translation:
Oba i'BN
People of Oba.
Comment
Reverse inscription:
"i'BN" written from right to left in Lybian-Phoenician script.
Interesting fact
The Semis coin from Oba (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.