Semis (S C; Apollo) (85) front Semis (S C; Apollo) (85) back
Semis (S C; Apollo) (85) photo
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Semis S C; Apollo

85 year
Bronze 3.76 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
85
Value
1 Semis = ½ As = 1⁄32 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.76 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#251740
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lyre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S C

Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Apollo, the Roman god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on one side, and an image of a dolphin, a symbol of good luck and protection, on the other side.