11/2 Assaria ΑϹϹΑΡΙΟΝ ΗΜΥϹΥ

Issuer Chios (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year 138-192
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1.5 Assarion (0.15)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 7.02 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.2#982 , BMC Greek#126 , Winterthur 2#3235 , Mavrogordato#114 , SNG Copenhagen#1650 , Weber#6277
Obverse description Sphinx seated, right, raising forepaw over amphora.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΧΙΩΝ
(Translation: [coin] of the Chians)
Reverse description Two crossed thyrsi; all in vine wreath with bunch of grapes.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΑϹϹΑΡΙΟΝ ΗΜΥϹΥ
(Translation: assarion, half)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (138-192) - -
Numisquare ID 8628998180
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