Marcianopolis Tetrassarion - Septimus Severus, 207 – 210
Y I ΦAYCTINIANOY ΜΑΡΚΙΑΝΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ; Marcianopolis
Information
Country
Marcianopolis
Marcianopolis
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrassarion
Year
207 – 210
Ruler
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus)
(193–211)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.6
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrassarion from Marcianopolis. Issued from 207 to 210. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 9.6 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus to right, seen from behind.
- Reverse
- Eagle standing right on thunderbolt with wings spread, head to left and holding wreath in beak.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (207-210) | — |
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