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

 
Bronze - -
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#253673
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 the Standard circulation coin Semis (S C; Minerva and Diana) (114-117) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features a unique combination of two goddesses on its reverse side. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, is depicted on the left, while Diana, the goddess of the hunt, is depicted on the right. This dual representation of goddesses is a distinctive feature of this particular coin and sets it apart from other coins of the same era.