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Assarion - Severus Alexander ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ
| Bronze | 4.35 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaea (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Assarion (0.1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.35 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#44366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Three legionary standards topped with wreathes
Script: Greek
Lettering:
NI K AI E
ΩΝ
Translation: "(Coin) of the Nicaeans."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Assarion coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Severus Alexander (222-235 AD) on one side, and the goddess Nike (Victory) on the other. This symbolizes the Roman Empire's victory over the Parthian Empire, which had previously controlled much of the region where the coin was minted. The coin's design reflects the blending of Roman and Greek cultures that occurred during this period, as Nicaea was a city in the Roman province of Bithynia and Pontus, which was previously part of the Greek world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (222-235) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Assarion - Severus Alexander (ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ) (222-235) coin.
