© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Semis Lucius Cornelius Lentulus; ROMA 211 BC
211 BC year| Bronze | 12.36 g | 26.9 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Lucius Cornelius Lentulus |
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 BC |
| Value | Semis (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.36 g |
| Diameter | 26.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow right; above, denominational mark; before, mark; below, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S
C
ROMA
Translation:
Lucius Cornelius Lentulus
Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 5.51g-12.36gSardinian mint
Interesting fact
The Semis coin , which features Lucius Cornelius Lentulus, is notable for its rare and unique design. It's one of only a few coins from the Roman Republic that depicts a Roman consul, which was a high-ranking political office in ancient Rome. The coin's design was meant to promote the image of the consul and to showcase the power and authority of the Roman Republic.
