Nicaea Assarion - Severus Alexander, 222 – 235

ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ; standards; Nicaea

Obverse Reverse

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) 4.44
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

Assarion from Nicaea. Issued from 222 to 235. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 4.44 g.

Obverse
Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Severus Alexander, righ (M(arcus) Aur(elius) Sev(erus) Alexander AV(ugustus))
Reverse
Three legionary standards topped with wreathes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (222-235)  —

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