© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Semis L ACILIVS II VIR QVINQ 75 BC - 27 BC
| Bronze | 6.13 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Carthago Nova (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 75 BC - 27 BC |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.13 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#406827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L ACILIVS II VIR QVINQ
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Acilius (duovir quinquennalis) and Gaius Maecius (duovir quinquennalis).
Interesting fact
The Semis coin , which was minted in Carthago Nova (present-day Cartagena, Spain) during the Roman Republic, features an image of a dolphin on its reverse side. This dolphin design was a common motif on coins issued by the Roman Republic during this time period, and it symbolized the Roman goddess of good fortune, Fortuna. The use of the dolphin image on this coin suggests that the people of Carthago Nova were seeking to promote their city's prosperity and good fortune through the issuance of this coin.
