Semis
| Issuer | Bora |
|---|---|
| Year | 200 BC - 151 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Unit |
| Currency | As (first half of the 2nd century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | ACIP#2310, CNH#2 |
| Obverse description | Veiled female head facing left. Sceptre to the left. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Bull facing left. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BORA |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (200 BC - 151 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1903150280 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: The Semis, issued by Bora between 200 and 151 BC, provides insight into a period of significant geopolitical flux. Bora's exact identity, not definitively tied to a major Roman magistrate, suggests a local authority operating within or adjacent to the expanding Roman sphere. This era saw Roman power consolidate, yet many regions maintained