© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Semis 100 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 5.1 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Irippo (Baetica) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | ½ Unit |
| Currency | As (1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Woman sitting, facing left, holding cornucopia in left hand and pine cone in right hand. Laurel wreath around.
Comment
85 pieces known according to 2627, page 516.Interesting fact
The Semis coin from Irippo (Baetica) was used as a form of currency during the Roman Republic and Empire, and its design changed over time. The coin , made of bronze and weighing 5.1g, features the goddess Ceres on the obverse (front) side, and a grain ear on the reverse (back) side. This design was used during the reign of Emperor Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD), and it symbolized the fertility and prosperity of the Roman Empire.
