© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Semis L CALP SEX NI 44 BC - 36 BC
| Bronze | 6.32 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Celsa (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 44 BC - 36 BC |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.32 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#414441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sheep right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L CALP SEX NI
Comment
Magistrate of Lucius Calpurnius (aedile) and Sextus Niger (aedile).
Interesting fact
The Semis coin from Celsa (Tarraconensis) was used during the Roman Republic and features the image of a Roman warship, known as a "trireme," on its reverse side. This design was used to symbolize the Roman navy's power and influence in the Mediterranean Sea.
