Semis (S C; Minerva and Diana) (114-117) front Semis (S C; Minerva and Diana) (114-117) back
Semis (S C; Minerva and Diana) (114-117) photo
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Semis S C; Minerva and Diana

 
Bronze 3 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
114-117
Value
1 Semis = ½ As = 1⁄32 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#253672
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Diana walking right, drawing arrow from her quiver.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S C

Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Minerva on one side and the goddess Diana on the other, highlighting the importance of these deities in Roman mythology and culture.