Semis - Domitian CERES AVGVST, Ceres

Domitian's semis denominations from 81 AD fall within his first year as emperor, following the death of Titus in September of that year. The semis had been largely dormant as a struck denomination for stretches of the first century, and its revival under the Flavians reflects a conscious effort to restore a complete bronze token coinage. RIC II.1 836 is a scarce type; the semis in general saw limited production runs compared to the sestertius and as, meaning survival rates are low simply by original volume.