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Antoninianus - Tetricus II SPES AVGG; Cologne
| 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#37701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Spes (Hope) walking left, holding on right extended hand a flower with three leaves and holding robe behind with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES AVGG
Translation: Spes Augg (= augustorum): "Hope of the Two Augusts".
Edge
Plain
Comment
Obverse busts may also be differentiated according to design type: childish bust (12 y.o.) or teenager bust (18 y.o.).Bust type "childish":
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Bust type "teenager" (and left):
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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 emperors of the Gallic Empire, and his reign lasted from 273 to 274 AD. Despite the political upheaval, the coinage issued during this period was of high quality and featured beautiful designs, such as the SPES AVGG (hope of the emperors) motif on the reverse of this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (273-274) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Tetricus II (SPES AVGG; Cologne) (273-274) coin.
