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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Semis - Trajan S C
| Bronze | 6.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 101-103 |
| Value | 1 Semis = ½ As = 1⁄32 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Trajan Semis coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during the Roman Empire. It was also used for trade and commerce, and its value was equivalent to half of a denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.
