#o005# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 270-280 AD UK - Emperor standing

- Emperor standing

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REFERENCE: SNG Cop 41

Id # 596M

- Star above bunch of grapes

#o005# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 270-280 AD UK - Emperor standingWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Roman imitation barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 270 280 AD. During the crisis of the 3rd century there was a widespread shortage of currency across the Roman Empire which sparked a rise in unofficial issues of coins from the provinces to meet a growing demand for small change. ID# 005o Diameter: 15mm MINT: Unofficial OBVERSE; IMP C TETRICVS PF AVG Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed. REVERSE; VIRTVS