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© pl 135/5
Antoninianus - Tetricus I SPES PVBLICA
| Silver | 2.09 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tetricus I (270-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 271-272 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.09 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Spes (People's Hope) walking on the left (only one leg visible), holding a flower in his right hand and raising his robe with his left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tetricus I (SPES PVBLICA) from the Gallic Empire is that it was part of a series of coins issued during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which was established by Postumus in 260 AD, was one of several Roman splinter states that emerged during this period, and it issued its own distinctive coinage. The Antoninianus coin, which was introduced during the reign of Tetricus I (271-272 AD), was an attempt to stabilize the currency and promote unity within the empire. Despite the challenges faced by the Gallic Empire, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit during times of change and uncertainty.
