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Tetrassarion - Caracalla Y ΦΛ•OYΛΠIAN NIKOΠΟΛI/T•ΠPOC I
| Bronze | 14.83 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Nicopolis ad Istrum (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-211 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.83 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#401916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on low throne, holding phiale in his right hand and long scepter in his left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
Y ΦΛ•OYΛΠIAN NIKOΠΟΛI
T•ΠPOC I
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. Caracalla is known for his military campaigns and his attempts to increase the power of the Roman state. He is also remembered for his edict, known as the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the Roman Empire. This coin, which was minted during his reign, serves as a tangible reminder of his legacy and the reach of the Roman Empire during that time.
