Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Marcianopolis

発行体 Marcianopolis
年号 207-210
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 Tetrassarion (0.4)
通貨 Drachm
材質 Bronze
重量 9.60 g
直径 25 mm
厚さ
形状 Round (irregular)
製造技法 Hammered
向き Variable alignment ↺
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 Varb#786
表面の説明 Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind.
表面の文字体系 Greek
表面の銘文 ΑΥ Λ CЄΠΤI CЄYΗΡΟC
裏面の説明 Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak.
裏面の文字体系 Greek
裏面の銘文 Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ
鋳造所
鋳造数 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

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