Tetricus I, Gallic Empire, Roman Billon, Antoninianus, 273-274AD (N)

Tetricus I,

Gallic Empire,

Roman Billon,

Antoninianus,

273-274AD (N)

 Weight: 4.8g

Tetricus was in reign between 271 and 274 and was a Roman emperor of the Gallic Roman Empire.

The Gallic Roman Empire in modern historiography is a breakaway fraction of the Roman Empire that functioned as a separate state from 260 to 274.

Tetricus I along with his son and emperor Tetricus II both surrendered in 274 and their lives were spared. They lived after their reign ended unlike a lot of other emperors.

 

A billon is a metal alloy consisting of Silver and either copper or another base metal used for ancient coinage.

 

Obverse:

Radiate laureate, cuirassed, bust facing right

Straight but not sharp nose, full curly beard

Lettering: IMP TETRICVS PF AVG

 

Reverse:

Salus standing by altar (sometimes without altar) holding anchor (or rudder), feeding snake rising from altar.

Lettering: SALVS AVGG

 

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