Obverse © PL 40/1
Obverse © PL 40/1
Antoninianus - Tetricus I HILARITAS AVGG
| Silver | 2.47 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tetricus I (270-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 272-273 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.47 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Hilaritas standing frontally, head to the left, holding a long palm in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS AVGG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tetricus I (HILARITAS AVGG) 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 on the reverse, such as Hilaritas (Happiness) on this particular coin. This suggests that Tetricus was attempting to promote a sense of stability and prosperity within his kingdom through the issuance of these coins, despite the turbulent political climate of the time.
