Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Marcianopolis
| Эмитент | Marcianopolis |
|---|---|
| Год | 207-210 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Валюта | Drachm |
| Состав | Bronze |
| Вес | 9.60 g |
| Диаметр | 25 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | Varb#786 |
| Описание аверса | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Greek |
| Надписи аверса | ΑΥ Λ CЄΠΤI CЄYΗΡΟC |
| Описание реверса | Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak. |
| Письменность реверса | Greek |
| Надписи реверса | Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
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