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Tetrassaria - Caracalla VΠ KVNTIΛIANOV MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Magistrate Quintillianus; Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 9.20 g | 25.00 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.20 g |
| Diameter | 25.00 mm |
| Thickness | 3.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#311136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Zeus standing to left, naked but chlamys falling on left shoulder, holding spear with left hand and patera with right hand; at his feet, an eagle looking upwards.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
VΠ KVNTIΛIANOV MAΡKIANOΠOΛIT
Ω N
Translation:
Magistrate Quintillianus.
Marcianopolis.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, on one side, and an image of Magistrate Quintillianus on the other side, indicating that it was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by Greek culture and traditions.
