© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Semuncia Anonymous; ROMA 217 BC - 215 BC
| Bronze | 6.34 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217 BC - 215 BC |
| Value | Semuncia (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.34 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman, right, holding whip in right hand and reins in left hand; below, inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA
Translation: Rome
Interesting 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.
