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Septimius Severus, 9 April 193 - 4 February 211 A.D., Amphipolis, Macedonia
Amphipolis was on the Via Egnatia, the principal Roman road across southern Balkans. In 50, the apostle Paul visited Amphipolis on his way to Thessaloniki. Many Christian churches were built indicating prosperity, but the region grew increasingly dangerous. In the 6th century, the population had declined considerably and the old perimeter was no longer defensible against Slavic invasions. The lower city was plundered for materials to fortify the Acropolis. In the 7th century, a new wall was built, right through the bath and basilica, dividing the Acropolis. The remaining artisans moved to houses and workshops built in the unused cisterns of the upper city. In the 8th century, the last inhabitants probably abandoned the city and moved to nearby Chrysopolis (formerly Eion, once the port of Amphipolis).RP96950. Bronze AE 23, cf. Varbanov III 3268 (R4); BMC Macedonia p. 58, 126; SNG ANS 196; SNG Righetti 344; SNG Cop -; SNG Evelpidis -; SNG Hunt -; AMNG III -, aVF, green patina, some corrosion, light encrustations, edge flaw, Amphipolis mint, weight 7.930g, maximum diameter 23.1mm, die axis 180o, 9 Apr 193 - 4 Feb 211 A.D.; obverse Λ CEΠT CE-OYHPOC ΠER A-VΓ (YHP ligate), laureate head right; reverse AMΦIΠO-ΛIEITWN, Tyche of Amphipolis enthroned left, draped, kalathos on head, patera in extended right hand, long torch in left hand, star(?) under throne; SOLD
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