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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus AV K Λ CEΠTI CEVHPOC Π; Augusta Trajana
| Bronze | 12.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Augusta Traiana (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#431309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AVΓOVCTΗC TPAIANΗC
Translation: Augusta Trajana
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Septimus Severus, who was a Roman emperor from 193 to 211 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and stability. The coin's design also includes an image of the goddess Augusta Trajana, who was revered as a symbol of fertility and prosperity in the Roman Empire. The coin's bronze material and 12.3g weight also make it a significant artifact from the time period.