1½ Assaria ΑϹϹΑΡΙΟΝ ΗΜΥϹΥ

€1.00
IssuerChios (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year138-192
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1.5 Assarion (0.15)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight7.02 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable 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 descriptionSphinx seated, right, raising forepaw over amphora.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΧΙΩΝ
(Translation: [coin] of the Chians)
Reverse descriptionTwo crossed thyrsi; all in vine wreath with bunch of grapes.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑϹϹΑΡΙΟΝ ΗΜΥϹΥ
(Translation: assarion, half)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-192)  - -
Catalog ID8628998180
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