© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Semis 100 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 7.6 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ipses (Cunetes) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Semis (½) |
| Currency | As (1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cupid riding dolphin, facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IPSES
Comment
3 pieces known according to 2625 page 515.Interesting fact
The Semis coin from Ipses (Cunetes) was used as a form of payment for everyday transactions, and its design was standardized across the Roman Empire. This coin features the image of a bust of a Roman goddess, likely Juno or Venus, on one side, and a mythical creature, such as a griffin or a horse, on the other. The use of standardized coins like the Semis helped to facilitate trade and commerce across the empire, as merchants and traders could easily recognize and accept these coins as legitimate currency.