Philippopolis Assarion - Septimius Severus, 193 – 211
ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ; Homonoia; Philippopolis, Thrace
Information
Country
Philippopolis
Philippopolis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Assarion - Septimius Severus
Year
193 – 211
Ruler
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus)
(193–211)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.8
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Assarion - Septimius Severus from Philippopolis. Issued from 193 to 211. Struck in Copper. Measures 24 mm and weighs 4.8 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Septimius Severus right, laureate. (Au (-tokrator) K (-aisar) L (-ukios) S (-eptimios) Shuhros: "Emperor Caesar Lucius Septimius Severus".)
- Reverse
- Homonoia standing left, with kalathos, draped, holding cornucopia with left hand and patera with right hand. (Philippopoleiton: "of Philippopolis".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (193-211) | — | Philippopolis, Thrace |
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