Koinon of Thessaly Assarion - Hadrian, 117 – 138
Cuirassed bust
Information
Country
Koinon of Thessaly
Koinon of Thessaly
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Assarion
Year
117 – 138
Ruler
Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus)
(117–138)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.43
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Assarion from Koinon of Thessaly. Issued from 117 to 138. Struck in Bronze. Measures 21 mm and weighs 4.43 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and cuirassed bust of Emperor Hadrian facing right, with paludamentum (military cloak), seen from front. (Hadrian, Caesar of Thessaly)
- Reverse
- Goddess Athena Itonia striding right, hurling spear held in right hand, and holding shield on left arm. (Strategos Ulpius Nikomachos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (117-138) | — |
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