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Assarion - John V Palaiologos and Anna ND
| Copper | 1.14 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantine Empire (Byzantine states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | John V Palaiologos (1354-1391) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1354-1365 |
| Value | Assarion |
| Currency | Second Hyperpyron Nomisma (env. 1300-1367) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.14 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#374456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Anna of Savoy standing and holding scepter with jeweled top in right hand. Model of a city with cross on top in left field.
Lettering: Lis and star in left field, Symbol in right field.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Assarion coin is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great economic and political change in the Byzantine Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of John V Palaiologos and Anna, who ruled the empire from 1354 to 1365, a period marked by significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the Assarion coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the empire.
