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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 AVGG
- Virtus standing left with shield and spear
REFERENCE: Unofficial (Trier?)