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Semisses

Scope note

Use for Roman bronze coins valued at one-half as and issued first as cast and then as struck coins from the Republic through the 2nd century CE, and then for gold coins valued at one-half solidus issued in the Eastern Empire from the 4th through the 8th century CE.

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Getty AAT term number

3000206694

Term used for

semises
semissis

Equivalent Terms used

semis

Created

13yrs ago

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Semisses

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