Roman — Roman; 271-274; Reece Period 13 (Gallienus sole reign to Aurelian)
Coin, radiate
A copper alloy radiate coin of Emperor Tetricus I, ruler of the Romano-Gallic Empire, AD 271-274. The back of the coin depicts Fides, the Roman goddess of trust. This coin was minted in the Gallic Empire, unidentified mint II, AD 271-274.
Obv: Radiate bust of Tetricus I, facing right. Obv inscription: [IMP TET]RICVS AVG. Rev: Fides, standing left, holding two military standards. Rev inscription: FIDES MILIT[VM].
Ref: RIC V (1972), p.407, c.f.71.
Ref: Normanby (2009), p.196, c.f.1506.
Condition: F/F-.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N758
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Tetricus I, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 271-274; Reece Period 13 (Gallienus sole reign to Aurelian)
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 18 mm, WT 2.18 g, Axis 6
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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