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Semis KA; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 13.37 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 13.37 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow right; above, mark and denominational mark; before, mark; below, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S
KA
ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 9.77g-14.69gMinted in Sicily
RRC 69/3a
Obverse: Laureate head of Saturn, right. Behind, denominational mark (S).
Reverse: Prow, right. Above, symbol (corn-ear) and denominational mark (S). Before, mark (monogram of KA).
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RRC 69/3b
Obverse: Laureate head of Saturn, right. Behind, denominational mark (S).
Reverse: Prow, right. Above, symbol (corn-ear) and denominational mark (S). Before, mark (C).
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Interesting 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.
