Aureus - Tetricus I Bust right, equestrian reverse

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IssuerGallic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year272
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus (260-274)
CompositionGold
Weight3.95 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Elmer#808 , Biaggi Rome#3886 , Calicó#1560 , Schulte#32a
Obverse descriptionBust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C TETRICVS P F AVG
(Translation: Emperor and Caesar Tetricus, Blessed and Pious Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTetricus with spear in hand and shield over shoulder, on horseback right; officer behind, with standard over shoulder, on horseback right with lettering around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P II COS P P
Edge
Mint
MintageND (272)  - -
Catalog ID3328614840
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