© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Assarion - Philippus II as Caesar ΒΙΖYHNΩN
| Bronze | 3.63 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bizya (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip II (Marcus Iulius Severus Philippus) (247-249) Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-247 |
| Value | Assarion (0.1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.63 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#43422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eros (or Thanatos) standing left, leaning on and extinguishing inverted torch.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΙΖYHNΩN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philippus II as Caesar, which suggests that it was minted during a time when he was still a junior emperor and had not yet ascended to the throne as Augustus. This coin, therefore, provides a unique glimpse into the early years of Philippus II's reign and the political dynamics of the Roman Empire during that time.