Roman Empire Gallienus Syedra, Cilicia 11 Assarion Rare Ancient Coin
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Specifications
| Country / Authority | Roman Empire – Provincial |
|---|---|
| Year / Date | AD 253-268 |
| Denomination | 11 Assarion |
| Ruler / Portrait | Gallienus |
| Catalogue Reference | RIC online X unassigned 60544 |
| Weight (g) | 21.23 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28 |
Description
Country or authority: Roman Empire – Provincial
Year or date range: AD 253-268
Denomination: 11 Assarion
Ruler or portrait: Gallienus
Weight g: 21.23
Diameter mm: 28
Catalogue references: RIC online X unassigned 60544
Obverse description: ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΠΟ ΛΙΚ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟϹ ϹЄΒ Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus right, seen from rear; in right field, ΙΑ
Reverse description: ΥЄΔΡЄΩΝ Bearded god (Ares) seated right on rock, holding spear in his right hand and shield in his left hand.
Description and condition notes: The mark of value (IA) is 11 in the Greek numbering system.
The grooved edge is extremely unusual but not unprecedented. The degree of oxidation and patination in the groove indicates that it is ancient, probably (near) contemporaneous with striking.
The flan is unusually heavy (typically c. 16 gm).
