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Obverse © collec.perso
Antoninianus - Tetricus II COMES AVG
| Billon | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Tetricus II (273-274) |
| Emperor | Tetricus I (270-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 272-273 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#37669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Victory left holding a crown in right hand and a palm on left shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COM ES AVG
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, Postumus, in 260 AD. Tetricus II, who issued this coin, was one of the later rulers of the Gallic Empire and his reign lasted from 272 to 273 AD. Despite the political upheaval, the coinage issued during this period, including the Antoninianus, remained consistent in its design and quality, indicating that the minting process and the economy were still functioning relatively smoothly despite the political instability.
