© Mihajlo Nešić (MihajloNesic)
© Mihajlo Nešić (MihajloNesic)
Tetrassaria - Septimius Severus Asklepios in a temple, Nikopolis ad Istrum
| Copper | 11.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tetrastyle temple with Asklepios within, standing left, leaning on serpent entwined staff
Lettering:
Υ ΦΛΟΥΛΡΙΑΝ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤ
ΠΡΟС Ι
Translation: Hypateon Flaovapian Nikopolis ad Istrum
Comment
Seems to exist 2 varieties: AYT variety (Autokrator) and AY K (Autokrator Kaesar, Empreror Cesar)Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of Septimius Severus, while the reverse features Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing, standing in a temple. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate the Roman Emperor's efforts to promote health and wellness throughout the empire.
