Augustus Semis from Colonia Patricia in Silver Roman War Trophy Coin between 379 and 368 BC

between 379 and 368 BC

Hand set in a sterling silver frame and intentionally crafted without a bail

As both artifact and adornment

her owl of wisdom stands watchful and alert

Augustus Semis from Colonia Patricia in Silver Roman War Trophy Coin between 379 and 368 BCStruck in Roman Spain under Augustus, this copper semis carries a quiet authority. The portrait is direct and unadorned, while the reverse presents ritual implements with clarity and balance. The surfaces show a deep green patina, well preserved and particularly strong on the reverse. There is a grounded quality to this piece. The weight, the tone, and the clarity of its imagery give it a presence that feels both local and imperial at once