© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Semuncia Anonymous 269 BC - 266 BC
| Bronze | 14.69 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 269 BC - 266 BC |
| Value | Semuncia (1⁄24) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.69 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Acorn; beside, denominational mark.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Σ
Comment
Weight varies from 10.33g-16.62gInteresting fact
The Semuncia coin was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions, and its value was equivalent to one-fourth of a Roman denarius, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. Despite its relatively low value, the Semuncia coin was still made of bronze, which was a durable and long-lasting material, and it featured a distinctive design that included the image of a Roman goddess, such as Juno or Venus, on one side, and a wreath or other symbol on the other. This coin was an important part of the Roman economy and was used by ordinary people for buying goods and services, and it remains a popular collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.
