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Antoninianus - Tetricus II SPES PVBLICA
| Billon (.025 silver) | 2.62 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 (.025 silver) |
| Weight | 2.62 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#37704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Spes walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Edge
Plain
Comment
More complete reverse portrait :
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tetricus II (SPES PVBLICA) from the Gallic Empire is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy consisting of only 0.025% silver, yet it still maintained a relatively high weight of 2.62 grams. This suggests that the coin's value was not solely based on its precious metal content, but also on its perceived value as a medium of exchange and store of value within the Gallic Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (272-273) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 PVBLICA) (272-273) coin.
