Antoninianus - Tetricus I LAETITIA AVG; Barbarous imitation
| Bronze | 0.32 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain barbarous city (Rome) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 271-274 |
| Value | Antoninianus |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.32 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Laetitia standing, holding rudder and cornucopea
Script: Latin
Lettering: Crude inscriptions
Comment
Found in Britain. Copying a Gallic official issue. British barbarous radiates were apparently produced between the reigns of Victorinus (268AD) and c274AD, when the Gallic Empire was reincorporated into the Roman Empire and Aurelian banned barbarous issues.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a barbarous imitation of an official Roman coin, meaning it was created by a non-Roman entity, possibly a tribal or regional authority, and was not officially sanctioned by the Roman government. This highlights the fact that even during the Roman Empire's height, there was a thriving trade in imitation coins, which were often made to look like official Roman coins but were not backed by the same authority or quality control. Despite this, they still circulated widely and were used as a form of currency, reflecting the diversity and complexity of the ancient economy.
