© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Antoninianus - Tetricus I VICTORIA AVG
| Billon | 2.51 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 | Billon |
| Weight | 2.51 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#36038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augusti.
Translation: Victory of the emperor (Augustus)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the Roman Empire. The Gallic Empire, which was a breakaway state from the Roman Empire, was established by the governor of Gaul, Tetricus I, in 271 AD. This coin was issued during his reign and features the image of Tetricus I on one side and the goddess Victoria on the other. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coinage issued by the Gallic Empire was known for its high quality and beauty, and this coin is a prime example of that.
