Semis (legend atabels tiberi) (150 BC - 100 BC) front Semis (legend atabels tiberi) (150 BC - 100 BC) back
Semis (legend atabels tiberi) (150 BC - 100 BC) photo
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Semis legend atabels tiberi 150 BC - 100 BC

 
Bronze 8 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Untikesken gens (Indigetes people)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
150 BC - 100 BC
Value
1 Semis (½)
Currency
As (Roman pound system, 2nd century BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
8 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#337692
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bull facing right. Legend above and below.

Script: Iberian (Levantine)

Lettering:
tiberi
untikesken

Comment

Legend in Northeastern Iberian script
atabels e
tiberi, likely Tiberius
untikesken

Interesting fact

The Semis coin from the Untikesken gens (Indigetes people) features a unique blend of both Roman and indigenous influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Roman Republic period.