Hemiassarion of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome; Caracalla, Roman Emperor from Hadrianopolis Mint: Hadrianopolis (Moesia Inferior)
Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188–217, ruled A.D. 198–217
Ruler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146–211, ruled 193–211

Medium

Copper

Dimensions

3.18 g, 6:00, 17 mm

Credit Line

Gift of James H. Schwartz

Accession Number

2005.6.25

Culture
Period

2nd–3rd century A.D.

Classification
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: ]CEV[ [Gk.] Bust laureate draped cuirassed r. seen from behind.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: ADRIANOPOLEITON [Gk.] Nike standing l. between two altars (?) holding wreath in r.
Provenance

Provenance

James H. Schwartz, New York, to 2005; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
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Additional information

Object/Work type

assarion, coins, money

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