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Antoninianus - Tetricus II COMES AVG; Cologne
| Billon | 2.2 g | 17.4 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Tetricus II (273-274) |
| Emperor | Tetricus I (270-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 273-274 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#315185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Comes Augusti.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMES AVG
Unabridged legend: Comes augusti
Translation: The companion of the august
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 usurper Postumus in 260 AD and lasted until 274 AD. During this time, the empire issued its own coinage, including the Antoninianus, which was a denomination of coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD. The fact that this coin was made of Billon, a copper and silver alloy, suggests that the Gallic Empire was still connected to the Roman Empire in some way, as Billon was a common material used in Roman coinage. Additionally, the fact that this coin was issued during the reign of Tetricus II, who was a military officer and one of the last rulers of the Gallic Empire, highlights the political and military tumult that characterized this period in history.
