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Up for auction is a Roman imitation barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 271-274 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# 241o
Diameter: 14mm
MINT: Unofficial (Cologne?)
OBVERSE; Blundered Legend
- Radiate and cuirassed bust right.
REVERSE; Blundered Legend
- Spes standing left, holding flower and cornucopia.
REFERENCE: Unofficial