Semis (100 BC - 1 BC) front Semis (100 BC - 1 BC) back
Semis (100 BC - 1 BC) photo
© Jesús Vico S.A.

Semis 100 BC - 1 BC

 
Bronze 6.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Ugia (Turdetani people)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
100 BC - 1 BC
Value
½ Unit
Currency
As (1st century BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
6.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#314405
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ear of wheat.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S

Comment

5 pieces known according to 2649 page 522.

Interesting fact

The Semis coin from the City of Ugia (Turdetani people) was used as a form of currency during a time of significant cultural and economic exchange between the Turdetani people and other civilizations in the region. Its bronze composition and 6.5g weight made it a durable and practical coin for everyday transactions, and its design likely featured images or symbols that held cultural significance for the Turdetani people. Despite being over 2,000 years old, coins like the Semis continue to fascinate collectors and historians today, offering a glimpse into the daily life and traditions of ancient cultures.