Roman — Roman; c. 275-285; Reece Period 14 (Tacitus to Allectus)
Coin copy, radiate
A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman radiate coin (barbarous radiate) possibly of Tetricus II. In AD 273, Tetricus II was elevated to the position of Caesar (Crown Prince) by his father, Tetricus I, ruler of the Romano-Gallic Empire, AD 271-274. The back of the coin depicts Sol, the Roman sun god. This coin was made c. AD 275-285.
Obv: Radiate bust, facing right. Obv inscription: ...S...F AVG. Rev: Sol,advancing left, raising his right hand and holding a whip in the left. Rev inscription: (INVICTVS type), * in field.
Condition: VG/G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N827
- Object name:
- coin copy, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Tetricus II?
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- Production date:
- Roman; c. 275-285; Reece Period 14 (Tacitus to Allectus)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 13 mm, WT 1.6 g, Axis 3
- 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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