Nicopolis ad Istrum Assarion - Septimius Severus, 193 – 211
NIKOPOLI ΠΡOC ICTΡ; Nikopolis 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
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Assarion from Nicopolis ad Istrum. Issued from 193 to 211. Struck in Bronze. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head right
- Reverse
- Naked and winged figure of Thanatos standing facing, legs crossed, leaning on inverted flaming torch which rests of garlanded altar
- Edge
- Rough
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (193-211) | — |
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