v08_0450 - TETRICUS I Antoninien ou minimi (imitation)
MONNAIES 8 (2000)
Starting price : 42.69 €
Estimate : 68.60 €
Realised price : 53.36 €
Starting price : 42.69 €
Estimate : 68.60 €
Realised price : 53.36 €
Type : Antoninien ou minimi (imitation)
Date: c. 274
Metal : copper
Diameter : 17,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 3,25 g.
Coments on the condition:
Portrait stylisé de qualité exceptionnelle. Patine marron / Frappe un peu molle au revers
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : ... [TE]TRICVS AV.
Obverse description : Tête radiée de Tétricus Ier à droite (O).
Reverse
Reverse legend : SPE-S ....
Reverse description : Spes (l'Espérance) marchant à gauche, tenant une fleur de la main droite et relevant sa robe de la main gauche.
Historical background
TETRICUS I
(09/271-03-04/274)
Tetricus I was governor of Aquitaine before his accession. After three years of reign, he was finally defeated by Aurelian near Châlons-sur-Marne in 274. Presented in the triumph of the latter, in Rome, the new emperor granted him his pardon, brought him into the Senate and appointed him governor. from Lucania.
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