© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Semis AED L CAL SEX NIG 44 BC - 36 BC
| Bronze | 5.03 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Celsa (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 44 BC - 36 BC |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.03 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#414427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sheep right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AED L CAL SEX NIG
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Calpurnius (aedile) and Sextus Niger (aedile).
Interesting fact
The Semis coin from Celsa (Tarraconensis) was used as a form of currency during the Roman Republic, and its design features a unique combination of letters and symbols. The letters "AED" on the coin stand for "Aedile," which was a political office in ancient Rome that was responsible for the management of public buildings and festivals. The letters "L" and "CAL" are abbreviations for the names of the moneyers who produced the coin, while "SEX" and "NIG" are likely references to the Roman gods Sex and Nig, who were associated with fertility and agriculture. The coin's design also features a stylized image of a grapevine, which may symbolize the region's agricultural wealth. Overall, the Semis coin from Celsa (Tarraconensis) offers a fascinating glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of ancient Rome.
