brm_514609 - TETRICUS I Antoninien
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Type : Antoninien
Date: c. fin 272 - mi ou fin 273
Date: 272-273
Mint name / Town : Cologne
Metal : billon
Diameter : 18 mm
Weight : 2,14 g.
Rarity : R1
Coments on the condition:
Très bel exemplaire sur un flan légèrement irrégulier. Superbe buste de Tétricus Ier. Patine gris foncé
Obverse
Obverse legend : IMP TETRICVS [P F AVG].
Obverse description : Buste radié et cuirassé de Tétricus Ier à droite, vu de trois quarts en avant (B).
Obverse translation : "Imperator Tetricus Pius Felix Augustus", (L’empereur Tétricus pieux et heureux auguste).
Reverse
Reverse legend : INCUS.
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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