Germanicopolis Tetrassarion - Caracalla, 198 – 217
APXЄOT•ΠAΦΛ•ΓЄPMANIKOΠΟΛЄωC - ЄCTIAC; Germanicopolis
Information
Country
Germanicopolis
Germanicopolis
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrassarion
Year
198 – 217
Ruler
Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla)
(198–217)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.28
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrassarion from Germanicopolis. Issued from 198 to 217. Struck in Bronze. Measures 30 mm and weighs 17.28 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate and cuirassed bust of Caracalla to right, seen from behind.
- Reverse
- Bull standing right before two signa surmounted by boukrania; above bull, ΓA/NΓ.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (198-217) | — |
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