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Antoninianus - Tetricus II PRINC IVVENT
| Billon | 2.5 g | 18 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 | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#37699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Prince standing, facing left, holding a trifid branch in front of him and a long vertical scepter behind him.
Available with a standard in place of the trifid branch (AGK 7) and with a standard and short scepter (AGK 8).
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIP IVVENT
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 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 the Gallic Empire was able to produce its own coinage despite being a splinter state is a testament to its relative independence and economic power during this period.
