© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Semis 49 BC - 48 BC
| Bronze | 3.7 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Usekerte (Ilergetes people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 49 BC - 48 BC |
| Value | 1 Semis (½) |
| Currency | As |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#307579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elephant advancing right. Carnyx to the right.
Script: Iberian (Levantine)
Translation: Usekerte
Comment
Reverse inscription:"USEKeRTe" written from left to right in non-dual northeastern Iberian script.
Interesting fact
The Ilergetes people, who used the Semis coin, were a tribe that lived in what is now modern-day Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia. They were known for their skilled farming and metalworking, and their coinage reflects their advanced economic and trade systems. The Semis coin was likely used for everyday transactions and trade, and its design and materials were influenced by the surrounding cultures, including the Roman Republic.