Assarion ΑϹϹΑΡΙΟΝ

€1.00
IssuerChios (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year138-192
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAssarion (0.1)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight3.72 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.2#984 , Mavrogordato#115 , SNG Copenhagen#1651 Braunschweig
Obverse descriptionSphinx seated, right, raising forepaw over bunch of grapes.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΧΙΩΝ
(Translation: [coin] of the Chians)
Reverse descriptionAmphora between two eight-rayed stars.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑϹϹΑΡΙΟΝ
(Translation: Assarion)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-192)  - -
Catalog ID4866668010
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