© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Antoninianus - Tetricus I PAX AVG
| Billon | 3.79 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 | Billon |
| Weight | 3.79 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Sometimes star in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tetricus I (PAX AVG) from the Gallic Empire is that it was part of a series of coins issued during Tetricus' reign that depicted the Roman goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, symbolizing the emperor's efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire after a period of conflict and instability.
