Semis Afranii: Spurius Afranius; I/SAFRA ROMA

Features

Issuer	Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Period	Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	150 BC
Value	Semis (1⁄20)
Currency	Denarius of 10 Asses (221 – 141 BC)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	12.66 g
Diameter	25.42 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 441872
References	RRC# 206/3 Michael Hewson Crawford; 1974. Roman Republican Coinage. Cambridge University Press, London, United Kingdom (2 volumes). , CRR# 389a Edward Allen Sydenham, Leonard Forrer (ed.); 1952. The Coinage of the Roman Republic. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , Bab Rom# 3 Ernest Babelon. Description historique et chronologique des monnaies de la République romaine, vulgairement appellées monnaies consulaires. Rollin & Feuardent, Paris, France (2 volumes). , RBW# 887 Roberto Russo, Andrew McCabe (ed.), Arturo Russo (ed.), Giuliano Russo (ed.), Claire Hallgarth (ed.); 2013. The RBW Collection of Roman Republican Coins. Numismatica Ars Classica, Zürich, Switzerland.

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Obverse

Laureate head of Saturn, right; behind denominational mark.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S

Reverse

Prow, right; before dolphin.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SAFRA
ROMA

Unabridged legend: Spurius Afranius

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)

Comments

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The dimensions given in the Numista data sheet are the average dimensions for this type, which can vary greatly in weight (from just 9g to over 17g).

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
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ND (-150)

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Roma Numismatics E-Sale 31 Lot 318	26 Nov 2016	VF	USD 240.28 (GBP 180.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 61 Lot 883	5 Oct 2011	F	USD 251.31 (CHF 200.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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