Semis (L SEMP MAX M CAEC AED) (44 BC - 36 BC) front Semis (L SEMP MAX M CAEC AED) (44 BC - 36 BC) back
Semis (L SEMP MAX M CAEC AED) (44 BC - 36 BC) photo
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Semis L SEMP MAX M CAEC AED 44 BC - 36 BC

 
Bronze 6.2 g 21 mm
Description
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
6.2 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#414403
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L SEMP MAX M CAEC AED

Comment

Magistrate of Lucius Sempronius Maximus (aedile) and Marcus Caec(ilius?) (aedile).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a dolphin on its reverse side, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture.