Assarion - Marcus Aurelius (ΑΛΙΝΔΕΩΝ) (147-161) front Assarion - Marcus Aurelius (ΑΛΙΝΔΕΩΝ) (147-161) back
Assarion - Marcus Aurelius (ΑΛΙΝΔΕΩΝ) (147-161) photo
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Assarion - Marcus Aurelius ΑΛΙΝΔΕΩΝ

 
Bronze 5.80 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Alinda (Conventus of Alabanda)
Emperor
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
147-161
Value
Assarion (0.1)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.80 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#406055
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Club covered with lion skin.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΛΙΝΔΕΩN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Marcus Aurelius wearing a beard, which was not a common depiction of him on coins.