Semis - Augustus C LVCI P F II V QVINQ
| Issuer | Carthago Nova |
|---|---|
| Year | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.31 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | RPC Online I#160, Vives#130-16, NAH#993, GMI#166, FITA#VI-7, ACIP#2542 |
| Obverse description | River-god squirting water from mouth, right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | HIBERVS II V QVINQ |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | C LVCI P F II V QVINQ |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (27 BC - 14 AD) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2200855190 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This bronze semis, issued by Carthago Nova during Augustus's reign (27 BC - 14 AD), exemplifies Roman provincial integration. As a significant colony in Hispania Citerior, Carthago Nova was granted local bronze coinage, vital for daily commerce. The obverse features Augustus's portrait, while the reverse names local magistrates,