© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Semuncia 216 BC - 211 BC
| Bronze | 4.11 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Capua (Campania) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Punic War (218 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 216 BC - 211 BC |
| Value | Semuncia (1⁄20) |
| Currency | As (circa 216-211 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.11 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#427871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Grain ear; tripod-like object to right and kapu to left.
Script: Old Italics
Translation: kapu
Comment
BMC Italy pg. 83, 17; SNG Copenhagen -; Laffaille -.
Interesting fact
The Semuncia coin was used as a form of payment for soldiers during the Second Punic War, specifically for the soldiers who fought under the command of the Roman general, Hannibal.
