Tetrassarion - Tranquillina Augusta (ΑΦΡΟΔΕΙϹΙΕΩΝ) (241-244) front Tetrassarion - Tranquillina Augusta (ΑΦΡΟΔΕΙϹΙΕΩΝ) (241-244) back
Tetrassarion - Tranquillina Augusta (ΑΦΡΟΔΕΙϹΙΕΩΝ) (241-244) photo
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Tetrassarion - Tranquillina Augusta ΑΦΡΟΔΕΙϹΙΕΩΝ

 
Bronze 15.85 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Aphrodisias (Conventus of Alabanda)
Empress
Tranquillina (Furia Sabina Tranquillina) (241-244)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
241-244
Value
Tetrassarion (0.4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
15.85 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#406065
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Tyche standing left, holding cornucopia, rudder and ears of corn.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΦΡΟΔΕΙϹΙΕΩΝ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tranquillina Augusta, the wife of Emperor Gordian III, who was known for her beauty and was often depicted on coins as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.