Nicopolis ad Istrum Assarion - Septimius Severus, 193 – 211
NIKOΠOΛI ΠΡOC IC; Nicopolis ad Istrum
Information
Country
Nicopolis ad Istrum
Nicopolis ad Istrum
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Assarion
Year
193 – 211
Ruler
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus)
(193–211)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.8
Diameter (mm)
17
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Assarion from Nicopolis ad Istrum. Issued from 193 to 211. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head right. ("Emperor Caesar Septimius Severus".)
- Reverse
- Athena standing left, holding shield resting on ground and spear resting on ground. ("Nicopolis ad Istrum")
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (193-211) | — | (fr) Nicopolis ad Istrum, Mésie Inférieure |
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