Semis - Augustus REX PTOL C LAETILIVS APALVS II V Q
| Issuer | Carthago Nova |
|---|---|
| Year | 6 BC - 14 AD |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Semis (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.61 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | RPC Online I#173, Vives#131-6 |
| Obverse description | Bare head of Augustus, left. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | AVGVSTVS DIVI F |
| Reverse description | Diadem. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | REX PTOL C LAETILIVS APALVS II V Q |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (6 BC - 14 AD) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2254644820 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context:This bronze Semis, issued in Carthago Nova between 6 BC and 14 AD, dates to Augustus's later reign. Its production exemplifies Rome's policy of allowing self-governing colonies to strike local bronze coinage for daily transactions, integrating them into the imperial economy. The coin names C. Laetilius Apalvs