Obverse © collec.perso
Obverse © collec.perso
Antoninianus - Tetricus II PIETAS AVGG
| Billon | 2.65 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 | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#37672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Pontifical implements
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tetricus II with a distinctive "barbarian" hairstyle, which was a departure from the traditional Roman imperial hairstyles depicted on coins. This suggests that the Gallic Empire, which was a breakaway state from the Roman Empire, was asserting its independence and distinctiveness through its coinage.
