Nicaea Assarion - Severus Alexander as Caesar, 221 – 222
ΝΙΚΑΙΕΩΝ; standards
Information
Country
Nicaea
Nicaea
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Assarion
Year
221 – 222
Ruler
Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus)
(218–222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Assarion from Nicaea. Issued from 221 to 222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23 mm and weighs 5 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Severus Alexander, right, bare-headed, cuirassed. (The caesar Marcus AureliusAlexander)
- Reverse
- Three legionary standards topped with wreaths, dividing lettering in pairs of letters. (of Nicaea)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (221-222) | — |
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