Semis (125 BC - 90 BC) front Semis (125 BC - 90 BC) back
Semis (125 BC - 90 BC) photo
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Semis 125 BC - 90 BC

 
Bronze 7.02 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Uxentum (Calabria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
125 BC - 90 BC
Value
Semis (½)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7.02 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#432823
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club in right hand, cornucopiae in left, lion's skin draped over left arm; grain ear left.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
S
ΟΙΑΝ

Interesting fact

The Semis coin from Uxentum (Calabria) was used as a form of currency during the Roman Republic and features the image of a bull on its obverse side, which symbolized strength and fertility in ancient Roman culture.