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Semis - Nero Antioch
| Brass | 8.34 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 54-68 |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 8.34 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#72709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Inscription in a laurel wreath of eight leaves, pellet above between ends of branches, dot in the field within circle
Lettering: S C
Interesting fact
The Semis coin , which features Nero, the Roman Emperor from 54 to 68 AD, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the imperial cult and reinforce the idea of Nero as a divine ruler. The coin's design, which includes an image of Nero wearing a radiate crown and a reverse image of the goddess Roma, reflects this propaganda effort and highlights the emperor's connection to the gods and his role as a benevolent ruler.
