Laureate head of Saturn right // Prow of galley right; CARTEIA above, S before, ROMA below. Uncertain mint in Spain. 18mm, 3.90 grams. Tristan 15.
Rare! These semisses were minted in Spain soon after it was annexed to the Roman Empire and circulated only there. They are rarely found, especially in such nice condition.
ex-Goodman collection, bought from Malter Auction 48 in 1985 for 79 USD.