© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Semis - Publius Falcidius P FALCIDI IIII VIR 40 BC
40 BC year| Bronze | 5.96 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Carteia (Baetica) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5.96 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#394657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt between two lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P FALCIDI
IIII VIR
Interesting fact
The coin , the Semis issued by Publius Falcidius in 40 BC, features an image of a dolphin on its reverse side. This dolphin design was a common motif on coins issued by the Roman Republic during this time period, as it symbolized the Roman Empire's control over the seas and its powerful navy. The use of the dolphin image on this coin highlights the importance of naval power and trade in the Roman Empire during the 1st century BC.
