© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Semis Caecilia: Aulus Caecilius; A·CAE ROMA 169 BC - 158 BC
| Bronze | 16.29 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169 BC - 158 BC |
| Value | Semis (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.29 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#394244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow of galley right, moneyer name above, denominational mark before.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A·CA͡E
S
ROMA
Unabridged legend:
Aulus Caecilius
Rome
Comment
Mass varies: 10.91–17.95 g.
Interesting fact
The Semis coin features an image of a Roman warship on its reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Republic's growing naval power and expansion into the Mediterranean region during the 2nd century BC.
