Marcianopolis Tetrassaria - Caracalla, 211 – 217
VΠ KVNTIΛIANOV MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN; Magistrate Quintillianus; Marcianopolis
Information
Country
Marcianopolis
Marcianopolis
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrassarion
Year
211 – 217
Ruler
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla)
(198–217)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.2
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrassarion from Marcianopolis. Issued from 211 to 217. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 9.2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Caracalla, to right, laureate. (Antoninus Pius Augustus.)
- Reverse
- Zeus standing to left, naked but chlamys falling on left shoulder, holding spear with left hand and patera with right hand; at his feet, an eagle looking upwards. (Magistrate Quintillianus.Marcianopolis.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (211-217) | — |
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