© Arusak
© Arusak
Æ25 - Septimius Severus NIKAIEΩN; Hygieia and Asclepius; Nicaea
| Bronze | 11.37 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.37 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#316153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hygieia on left, standing to right, feeding serpent held in right hand from patera held with left hand; Asklepios on right, standing facing with head left, leaning with right hand on serpent-entwined staff.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ
Translation: of Nicaea
Comment
The pictured coin does not appear to be listed for this combination of obverse and reverse.The transcription of the obverse lettering is here hypothetical given the grade of the piece shown.
The obverse has two countermarks:
- Nike standing to the right in an oval (Howgego 254), probably in reference to the city itself;
- a male laureate head to the right in a circle, probably the head of an emperor later than Septimius Severus.
Interesting fact
The coin features the images of Hygieia and Asclepius, who were the gods of healing and medicine in ancient Greek mythology. This suggests that the coin may have been used in some sort of medical or healing context, or that the people of Nicaea placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness.
