Assarion ΑϹϹΑΡΙΟΝ

Issuer Chios (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year 138-192
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Assarion (0.1)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 3.72 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.2#984 , Mavrogordato#115 , SNG Copenhagen#1651 Braunschweig#1090
Obverse description Sphinx seated, right, raising forepaw over bunch of grapes.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΧΙΩΝ
(Translation: [coin] of the Chians)
Reverse description Amphora between two eight-rayed stars.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΑϹϹΑΡΙΟΝ
(Translation: Assarion)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (138-192) - -
Numisquare ID 4866668010
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