© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Semis Apex and Hammer; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 13.88 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Apex and Hammer |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Semis (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.88 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, mark (apex and hammer); before, denominational mark; below, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S
ROMA
Comment
Weight varies from 11.1g-25.31gInteresting 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 standardized coins introduced by the Roman Republic, and it remained in circulation for over a century. Its design featured the image of a hammer and anvil, which symbolized the Roman Republic's growing economic and military power.
