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Assarion - Antoninus Pius Philippopolis
| Bronze | 4.83 g | 18.9 mm |
| Issuer | Philippopolis (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-161 |
| Value | Assarion |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.83 g |
| Diameter | 18.9 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#73998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Nude Dionysus standing, left, holding cantharus (over panther) and long filleted thyrsus
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤ(ΩΝ)
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The Antoninus Pius coin from Philippopolis (Thracia) features a unique reverse design that showcases the city's patron deity, Dionysus. The image depicts Dionysus standing to the left, holding a thyrsus (a staff symbolizing his association with fertility and wine) and a kantharos (a wine cup). This design is not found on any other coins issued by Antoninus Pius, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
