© British Museum
© British Museum
Semis Victory; ROMA 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 24.99 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Semis (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.99 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow right; above, mark (Victory) and denominational mark; below, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S
ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 13.31g-25.86gInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Victory (ROMA) on one side and a shield with the letters "S" and "C" on the other, which stands for "Senatus Consulto" or "by decree of the Senate." This indicates that the coin was minted by the Roman Republic's government, and the design was likely chosen to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman Senate.
