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Aureus - Tetricus I HILARITAS AVGG
| Gold | 4.00 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Gallic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tetricus I (270-274) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 271-274 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.00 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#381309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; flanking her, two children.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS AVGG
Comment
Mint Trier or Cologne.
Schulte 71a.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Tetricus I (HILARITAS AVGG) coin is that it features the image of a smiling goddess on the reverse side, which is believed to represent the personification of happiness or good fortune, reflecting the name "Hilaritas" in the coin's inscription, which means "cheerfulness" or "joy" in Latin.
