© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Semis NEM COL 40 BC
40 BC year| Bronze | 2.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Nemausus (Gallia Narbonensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 40 BC |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#48968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Hygieia/Valetudo/Salus standing, left, left arm on a column, holding patera over two serpents.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEM COL
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 the Roman goddess Salus, who was revered for her role in protecting the health and well-being of the Roman people.
