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Assarion - Septimius Severus ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
| Copper | 4.80 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Philippopolis (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| Value | Assarion |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.80 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#126493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Homonoia standing left, with kalathos, draped, holding cornucopia with left hand and patera with right hand.
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
Translation:
Philippopoleiton:
"of Philippopolis".
Comment
On reverse, Homonoia could be feeding a snake coiled around altar at her feet left from the patera held with right hand.This coin doesn't seem to be listed and appears to correspond to Moushmov#5270 with a lettering variation.
Interesting fact
The coin , the Assarion of Septimius Severus (ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ) from Philippopolis (Thracia), is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a portrait of the emperor with a beard. Septimius Severus was known for his distinctive beard, which he wore throughout his reign, and this coin is one of the few examples of a Roman coin that depicts him with this distinctive feature.
