Ancient Roman Bronze Coin from the Early Roman Empire (Issued by Statilius Libo)

C. Statilius Libo Hispania Semis (43-36 BC) — Mysterious Prefect Portrait

Scarce bronze semis (20mm, 5.53g, nVF brown patina) from southern Spain — Cnaeus Statilius Libo prefect issue; known only from his coins.

Portrait Ritual Design

• Obverse: Bare head right — C. STATILIVS LIBO legend

• Reverse: Patera + praefericulum — Roman offering vessels

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE)

• Denomination: Semis (½ as)

• Size: 20mm

• Weight: 5.53g

• Orientation: 10h

• References: ACIP 2645; RPC I 483

• Condition: Near VF, porous brown patina

Provincial Administration

• Late Republic Roman prefect in Hispania

• Local mint production under central authority

• Crucial evidence for obscure official

• Roman religion integration in conquered Spain

Collector Masterpiece

Rare portrait coin of historically anonymous prefect. Essential Republican provincial type.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.