Nicaea Assarion - Severus Alexander, 222 – 235
ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ; standards; Nicaea
Information
Country
Nicaea
Nicaea
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Assarion
Year
222 – 235
Ruler
Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander)
(222–235)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.35
Diameter (mm)
20.8
Thickness (mm)
2.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Assarion from Nicaea. Issued from 222 to 235. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20.8 mm and weighs 4.35 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head right ("M(arcus) Aur(elius) Sev(erus) Alexander")
- Reverse
- Three legionary standards topped with wreathes ("(Coin) of the Nicaeans.")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (222-235) | — | € 22,00 |
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