Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Marcianopolis
| Emitent | Marcianopolis |
|---|---|
| Rok | 207-210 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Waluta | Drachm |
| Skład | Bronze |
| Waga | 9.60 g |
| Średnica | 25 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientacja | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | Varb#786 |
| Opis awersu | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Greek |
| Legenda awersu | ΑΥ Λ CЄΠΤI CЄYΗΡΟC |
| Opis rewersu | Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak. |
| Pismo rewersu | Greek |
| Legenda rewersu | Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
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