Obverse © Jeremy Taylor (CC BY)
Obverse © Jeremy Taylor (CC BY)
Assarion - Gordianus III NIKAIEΩN
| Bronze | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 238-244 |
| Value | Assarion (0.1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#224578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
N-IK-AI-E between, ΩN beneath legionary eagle between two standards surmounted by capricorns. (badges on masts: 2-1-2.)
Script: Greek
Lettering:
N-IK-AI-E
ΩN
Comment
Kemppinen PK-12-6.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Assarion coin featuring Gordianus III (NIKAIEΩN) from Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus) made of Bronze is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gordianus III was the Roman Emperor from 238 to 244 AD, and his reign was marked by constant wars against the Sassanid Empire and internal conflicts within the Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage issued during his reign, such as the Assarion, remained consistent in its design and quality, showcasing the resilience and stability of the Roman Empire's monetary system during a period of political instability.
