Roman Empire. Hadrian (AD 117-138). Semis PM TR P COS III SC (No reserve price)

This Semis coin dates to the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian (AD 117-138). The Semis was a small bronze coin worth half an As and was part of the Roman Imperial currency system. The inscriptions such as "PM TR P COS III SC" reference Hadrian's titles and political offices: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate (tribunician power), and Consul for the third time, with "SC" indicating the coin was struck by decree of the Roman Senate. Coins like this were integral to everyday transactions in the Roman economy and offer insights into the political propaganda of the time, showcasing imperial authority and religious roles. Bronze coins such as the Semis are important for understanding the circulation and monetary policies during Hadrian's peaceful but administratively active rule.