© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Semuncia Anonymous 280 BC - 276 BC
| Bronze | 17.28 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 276 BC |
| Value | Semuncia (1⁄24) |
| Currency | As (circa 280-221 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.28 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#383497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ancient Greek Σ (mark of value = sigma)
Script: Greek
Lettering: Σ
Translation: S
Comment
Weight varies from 13.43g-23.78gInteresting fact
The Semuncia coin features the image of a dolphin on its reverse side, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture.