© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Assarion - Septimus Severus and Caracalla
| Bronze | 6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Carrhae (Mesopotamia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| Value | Assarion (0.1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#368310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Draped bust of Julia Domna facing right. Crescent pointing up on pellet to the right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AYP KAP KOΛ MHT
Comment
Weight varies: 4.5–6.0 g.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of two Roman emperors, Septimus Severus and Caracalla, on opposite sides, which was a common practice during the Roman Empire. This coin was minted during their joint reign (193-211 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the region of Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Iraq.