Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Marcianopolis
| İhraççı | Marcianopolis |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 207-210 |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Para birimi | Drachm |
| Bileşim | Bronze |
| Ağırlık | 9.60 g |
| Çap | 25 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered |
| Yönlendirme | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | Varb#786 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Greek |
| Ön yüz lejandı | ΑΥ Λ CЄΠΤI CЄYΗΡΟC |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Greek |
| Arka yüz lejandı | Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND (207-210) - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 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