Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, Marcianopolis
| 发行方 | Marcianopolis |
|---|---|
| 年份 | 207-210 |
| 类型 | Standard circulation coin |
| 面值 | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| 货币 | Drachm |
| 材质 | Bronze |
| 重量 | 9.60 g |
| 直径 | 25 mm |
| 厚度 | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 制作工艺 | Hammered |
| 方向 | Variable alignment ↺ |
| 雕刻师 | |
| 流通至 | |
| 参考资料 | Varb#786 |
| 正面描述 | Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind. |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Greek |
| 正面铭文 | ΑΥ Λ CЄΠΤI CЄYΗΡΟC |
| 背面描述 | Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak. |
| 背面文字 | Greek |
| 背面铭文 | Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ |
| 边缘 | |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
ND (207-210) - - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 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