© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Semis Anonymous 269 BC - 266 BC
| Bronze | 141.329 g | 54 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 269 BC - 266 BC |
| Value | Semis (½) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 141.329 g |
| Diameter | 54 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Minerva wearing Corinthian helmet, left; below, denominational mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S
Comment
Weight varies from 110.14g-150.12gInteresting 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 Roman economic history.
