Obverse © PL 140/2
Obverse © PL 140/2
Antoninianus - Tetricus I VICTORIA AVG
271 year| Billon (.025 silver) | 1.95 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tetricus I (270-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 271 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon (.025 silver) |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Victory walking on the left, holding a crown in her right hand and a palm in her left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which issued the coin, was a breakaway state that emerged during the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability and external threats that nearly brought down the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely accepted form of currency throughout the empire, a testament to the enduring power of the Roman economy.
