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© Trustees of the British Museum
Semis S C; Apollo
| Bronze | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90-91 |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As = 1⁄32 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#252145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Raven perched right on laurel branch.
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 on the other side. The dolphin was a symbol of good luck and guidance in ancient Rome, and it's believed that the combination of Apollo and the dolphin on this coin was meant to bring good fortune and protection to the person who carried it.
