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Tetrassarion - Elagabalus YΠ•IOYΛ•ANT•CΕΛEYKOY MAPKIANOΠΟ/ΛITΩN; Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 8.86 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.86 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#401654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nemesis-Aequitas standing front, head to left, holding scales in her right hand and cubit-rule in her left; at feet to left, wheel.
Script: Greek
Lettering: YΠ•IOYΛ•ANT•CΕΛEYKOY MAPKIANOΠΟ/ΛITΩN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Elagabalus, who was known for his controversial and unconventional reign. He was a priest of the sun god Elagabal, and his coinage often featured symbols and imagery associated with the sun god, as seen on this coin. Despite his unpopularity among the Roman Senate and aristocracy, Elagabalus' coinage remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
