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Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ; Marcianopolis
| Bronze | 10.83 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Marcianopolis (Moesia Inferior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 207-210 |
| Value | Tetrassarion (0.4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.83 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#401631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tyche standing front, head to left, holding rudder in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Septimus Severus, a Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Tyche on the other. Tyche was the patron goddess of Marcianopolis, the city where the coin was minted, and her image on the coin symbolizes the city's allegiance to the Roman Empire.
