© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Tetricus I PAX AVG; Cologne
| Silver | 2.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tetricus I (270-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 271-274 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#385076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
Unabridged legend: Pax Augusti
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tetricus I is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which was a breakaway state from the Roman Empire, issued this coin during Tetricus' reign from 271-274 AD. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin still bears the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, indicating a desire for peace and stability in the region.
