Assarion - Elagabalus NIKAIEΩN

€1.00
IssuerNicaea
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAssarion (0.1)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight4.43 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#513 var., RPC Online VI#3128
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust righ of Elagabalus.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΜ ΑVΡ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΝΟC ΑVΓ
(Translation: M (-αρκος) Aυρ (-ελιος) Αντωνινος Αυγ (-υστος) = Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus.)
Reverse descriptionLegend between three military standards topped with wreathes.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringNI-KA-IE-ΩN
(Translation: NIKAIEΩN = [coin] of the Nicene citizens.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - (fr) Nicée, Bithynie -
Catalog ID4561854780
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