Obverse © PL 30/6
Obverse © PL 30/6
Antoninianus - Tetricus I FIDES MILITVM
271 year| Billon | 2.90 g | 18 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 | 2.90 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Loyalty (FIDES) of soldiers, standing front, head to left, holding in each hand an ensign.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES MILITVM
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tetricus I (FIDES MILITVM) from the Gallic Empire is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in Roman coinage during the 3rd century AD. Billon is a mixture of silver and base metals, such as copper or bronze, and was used to create a coin that looked like silver but was actually made of a less valuable material. This practice was known as "debasement" and was used by the Roman Empire to reduce the cost of producing coins while still maintaining their appearance and value.
