Philippopolis Assarion - Antoninus Pius, 138 – 161
Philippopolis
Information
Country
Philippopolis
Philippopolis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Assarion - Antoninus Pius
Year
138 – 161
Ruler
Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius)
(138–161)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.83
Diameter (mm)
18.9
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Assarion - Antoninus Pius from Philippopolis. Issued from 138 to 161. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18.9 mm and weighs 4.83 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Antoninus Pius to the right.
- Reverse
- Nude Dionysus standing, left, holding cantharus (over panther) and long filleted thyrsus
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (138-161) | — | Philippopolis |
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