

ROMA in monogram series. AE Semis, uncertain mint in South East Italy, c. 214 BC. Obv. Laureate head of Saturn right; behind, S. Rev. Prow right; above, S and before ROMA in monogram. Below, ROMA. Cr. 84/5. 24.63 g. 29.00 mm. Scarce. Choice example. Solid green patina with reddish spots. Good VF/About EF. The dating of this coin has been suggested by Roberto Lippi, based on a new soon to be published study.