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Antoninianus - Tetricus II PAX AVG
| Billon | 2.71 g | 16 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 | 2.71 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#31293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Draped Peace, standing left, holding an olive branch in her right hand and a scepter in her left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tetricus II (PAX AVG) from the Gallic Empire is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy consisting of a combination of copper, silver, and other metals. This was a common practice during the Roman Empire and its splinter states, as it allowed for the creation of coins with a silver-like appearance while using less expensive metals. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still held significant value and was widely used in trade and commerce.
