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Antoninianus - Tetricus I Fides Militum
271 year| Billon | 2.10 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tetricus I (270-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 271 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.10 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Loyalty (FIDES) of soldiers, standing front, head to left, holding an ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tetricus I (Fides Militum) from the Gallic Empire is that it was part of a series of coins issued during Tetricus' reign that depicted various Roman deities and personifications, highlighting the continued influence of Roman culture and religion in the breakaway Gallic Empire.
