© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Semuncia 216 BC - 211 BC
| Bronze | 3.12 g | 16 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 | 3.12 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#428025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lyre; to right or left kapu.
Script: Old Italics
Translation: kapu
Comment
Giard 20.
Interesting fact
The Semuncia coin was used as a form of payment for soldiers during the Second Punic War, which was fought between Rome and Carthage from 218 to 201 BC. The coin's design featured the image of a warrior, which symbolized the military purpose of the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (216 BC - 211 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Semuncia (216 BC - 211 BC) coin.
