Summary

Semis, Issued by Ancient Roman Republic, struck after 211BC
Issue: Anonymous
Minted in Rome

Obverse Description

Laureate head of the Roman god Saturn facing right; in field behind, S (for the denomination Semis)

Reverse Description

Prow of a Roman war ship facing right; above, S (for the denomination Semis) (or, above <; to right of prow, S the lettering is not clear)

Edge Description

plain

Significance

The denomination Semis, six uncia or half an As, hence the letter 'S' on obverse and reverse.

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