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© British Museum
Semuncia Anonymous; ROMA 211 BC - 210 BC
| Bronze | 2.03 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 210 BC |
| Value | Semuncia (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.03 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#386111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prow, right; above, mark (corn-ear) and inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Comment
Weight varies from 1.34g-4.52gInteresting 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.
