Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Marcianopolis
| Emitent | Marcianopolis |
|---|---|
| Rok | 207-210 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Měna | Drachm |
| Složení | Bronze |
| Hmotnost | 9.60 g |
| Průměr | 25 mm |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientace | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | Varb#786 |
| Popis líce | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | Greek |
| Opis líce | ΑΥ Λ CЄΠΤI CЄYΗΡΟC |
| Popis rubu | Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak. |
| Písmo rubu | Greek |
| Opis rubu | Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND (207-210) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1357166190 |
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Historical Context: This Tetrassarion from Marcianopolis, dated 207-210 AD, falls within the later reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD). Severus, founder of the Severan dynasty, stabilized the Roman Empire after civil wars, consolidating power militarily. Marcianopolis, a prominent Moesian city, retained the privilege of striking bronze coinage, reflecting local autonomy under Roman administration. The inscription "ΦAYCTINIANOY" likely designates local magistrate Faustinianus, underscoring local and imperial oversight.
Artistry: Engravers for provincial issues are typically anonymous. This Tetrassarion's artistic style blends Hellenistic tradition with Roman imperial iconography. The obverse would feature a robust, naturalistic portrait of Septimius Severus, characteristic of the period's stern, military imperial portraiture. The reverse, though