Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Marcianopolis
| صادرکننده | Marcianopolis |
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| سال | 207-210 |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| واحد پول | Drachm |
| ترکیب | Bronze |
| وزن | 9.60 g |
| قطر | 25 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered |
| جهت | Variable alignment ↺ |
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| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | Varb#786 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. |
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| خط روی سکه | Greek |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | ΑΥ Λ CЄΠΤI CЄYΗΡΟC |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak. |
| خط پشت سکه | Greek |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ |
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| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (207-210) - - |
| شناسه 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