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Up for auction is a Roman imitation barbarous issue coin of Tetricus 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# 243o
Diameter: 13mm
MINT: Unofficial
OBVERSE; Blundered legend
- Radiate and draped bust right.
REVERSE; Blundered legend
- Salus standing left, feeding snake on altar and holding rudder.
REFERENCE: Unofficial (RIC 126)