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© British Museum
Semis Anonymous 225 BC - 217 BC
| Bronze | 130.62 g | 52 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 217 BC |
| Value | Semis (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 130.62 g |
| Diameter | 52 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383546 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, left; above, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S
Comment
Weight varies from 107.79g-147.93gInteresting fact
The Semis coin was used during a time of significant economic and political change in ancient Rome. The Roman Republic was expanding its territories and trade networks, which led to an increase in commerce and the need for a standardized currency. The Semis coin was one of the first coins to be widely used and accepted across different regions of the Roman Republic, making it an important part of ancient Roman economic history.
