© Marti 11933
© Marti 11933
Semis 100 BC - 20 BC
| Bronze | 5.66 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Gadir (Punic Iberia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 20 BC |
| Value | 1 Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#367077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tuna fish facing left.
Script: Phoenician
Lettering:
𐤐𐤏𐤋𐤑
𐤄𐤂𐤓𐤓
Translation: From citizens of Gades.
Interesting fact
The Semis coin from Gadir (Punic Iberia) was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Phoenicians and the indigenous people 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.
