Tetrassarion - Julia Domna (TYPANΩN; Tyra) (202-204) front Tetrassarion - Julia Domna (TYPANΩN; Tyra) (202-204) back
Tetrassarion - Julia Domna (TYPANΩN; Tyra) (202-204) photo
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Tetrassarion - Julia Domna TYPANΩN; Tyra

 
Copper 8 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Roman provinces (Rome)
Empress
Julia Domna (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
202-204
Value
Tetrassarion (0.4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Copper
Weight
8 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#340787
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Kybele seated left, holding patera in her right hand and leaning left on tympanum; to right, Δ (mark of value)

Script: Greek

Lettering: TYPANΩN

Translation: Tyra

Comment

Zograph, 1957: 77; Anokhin,1989: 517; Anokhin,2011: 102

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetrassarion coin featuring Julia Domna is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who implemented a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire's economy and military. Despite these efforts, the empire continued to face challenges, including civil wars, corruption, and external threats. The Tetrassarion coin, which was widely used throughout the empire, serves as a tangible reminder of this tumultuous period in Roman history.