Callatis Pentassarion - Septimius Severus, 193 – 211
KAΛΛATIANΩN Є; Callatis
Information
Country
Callatis
Callatis
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses
Year
193 – 211
Ruler
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus)
(193–211)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Pentassarion = 5 Asses from Callatis. Issued from 193 to 211. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 11 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head right. (Αυτ (-οκράτωρ) Κ (-αίσαρ) Λ (-υκιος) Σεπ (-τίμιος) Σεβήρος Περτ (-ιναξ)"Emperor Caesar Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax".)
- Reverse
- Hades-Serapis in a long chiton and cloak on a high-backed throne seated to the left, holding a scepter in his left hand and raising his right over the three-headed Kerberos sitting at his feet; in the field left above, value mark. ("Callatis" city."5" assarion (= pentassarion).)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (193-211) | — |
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