Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Marcianopolis
| Emittent | Marcianopolis |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 207-210 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Währung | Drachm |
| Material | Bronze |
| Gewicht | 9.60 g |
| Durchmesser | 25 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered |
| Ausrichtung | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | Varb#786 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Greek |
| Averslegende | ΑΥ Λ CЄΠΤI CЄYΗΡΟC |
| Reversbeschreibung | Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak. |
| Reversschrift | Greek |
| Reverslegende | Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (207-210) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 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