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Tetrassaria - Caracalla YΠ AYP ΓAΛΛOY NIKOΠOΛITΩ ΠPOC ICTP; Nicopolis ad Istrum
| Bronze | 11.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-217 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#307521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tyche standing left, wearing kalathos on head, holding rudder with right hand and cornucopia with left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: YΠ AYP ΓAΛΛOY NIKOΠOΛITΩ ΠPOC ICTP
Translation:
YΠ(-ατς) AYP(-ηλιος) ΓAΛΛOY NIKOΠOΛITΩ(-ν) ΠPOC ICTP(-ον).
"Consular Legate Aurelius Gallus from Nicopolis ad Istrum".
Comment
Minor lettering variants are known for this type, both for obverse and reverse.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Caracalla, who ruled from 198 to 217 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Tyche, who was the patron deity of the city of Nicopolis ad Istrum, on the other side. This coin was likely used in everyday transactions and provides a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of the Roman Empire during that time period.
