Semissis
Gold (aurum) · ~2.25g · ~99% pure
AD 383–1092
Half a solidus in gold, weighing about 2.25g. The semissis was introduced in the late 4th century as a convenient smaller gold denomination for payments that didn't warrant a full solidus. Less common than the solidus itself, semisses are found more frequently in hoards from the eastern empire. They were struck at the same high purity as the solidus.
Specifications
| Metal | Gold (aurum) |
| Typical weight | ~2.25g |
| Typical purity | ~99% |
| Era | AD 383–1092 |
