Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Marcianopolis
| Emisor | Marcianopolis |
|---|---|
| Año | 207-210 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Moneda | Drachm |
| Composición | Bronze |
| Peso | 9.60 g |
| Diámetro | 25 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | Varb#786 |
| Descripción del anverso | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Greek |
| Leyenda del anverso | ΑΥ Λ CЄΠΤI CЄYΗΡΟC |
| Descripción del reverso | Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak. |
| Escritura del reverso | Greek |
| Leyenda del reverso | Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (207-210) - - |
| ID de 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