Antoninianus - Tetricus I VIRTVS AVGG
© sam64
Features
| Issuer |
Gallic Empire
(Roman splinter states)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Tetricus I (270-274)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 274 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (260-274) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.98 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 36039 |
| References | AGK# 14a Heinz-Joachim Schulzki; 1996. Die Antoninianpragung der gallischen Kaiser von Postumus bis Tetricus. Dr. Rudolf Habelt GmbH, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. , RCV III# 11258David R. Sear; 2005. Roman Coins and Their Values / Volume 3. The Third Century Crisis and Recovery AD 235-285. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , Cohen# 207 Description historique des monnaies frappées sous l'Empire Romain. Paris, France (13 volumes). Percy H. Webb, Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 1933. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 5.2. Marcus Aurelius Probus – Maximian (AD 276–310). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Bust of Tetricus I, right, radiate, draped, cuirassed.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP C TETRICVS PF AVG
Translation:
Imperator Cæsar Tetricus Pius Felix Augustus
(The Emperor Caesar Tetricus Pious Happy August)
Reverse
Helmeted soldier standing left, leaning on shield and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum
(The Power of the Emperors)
Edge
Plain
Mint
Augusta Treverorum / Treveri, modern-day Trier, GermanyComments
Struck during the joint ruling of Tetricus I and Tetricus II in 273-274 as indicated by the repetition of the letter "G" in reverse legend (AVGG). RCV places the strike in Cologne mint. RIC places the strike in a mint in the continuity of Victorinus coins strikes, Cologne then appears to be on the tracks again; but RIC reserves its opinion not having enough evidences to fully distinguish Cologne from an other Southern mint which might have struck the coin.
Head of Tetricus I who was the last Gallic Emperor after he surrendered to Emperor Aurelian on the battlefield.
RIC lists an obverse variety with bust A type: Bust of Tetricus I, right, radiate, draped. While RCV mentions an obverse variety with bust F type: Bust of Tetricus I, right, radiate, cuirassed.
Head of Tetricus I who was the last Gallic Emperor after he surrendered to Emperor Aurelian on the battlefield.
RIC lists an obverse variety with bust A type: Bust of Tetricus I, right, radiate, draped. While RCV mentions an obverse variety with bust F type: Bust of Tetricus I, right, radiate, cuirassed.
Manage my collection
Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.
| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (274) | 
|
$ 10 | $ 17 | $ 35 | Treveri | ||||||||||
Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.
Get this coin
Members from this site want to exchange it: pictavien, sam64
Feedback: 
(×111)
Country: France
Languages: FR
(×111)Country: France
Languages: FR
Feedback: (×67)
Country: France
Languages: FR, EN
(×67)Country: France
Languages: FR, EN
» See the details of the coins available for swap
Numista Rarity index: 61
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Katz Auction 192 Lot 35 
|
24 Apr 2026 | XF |
USD 34.72
(EUR 30.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. | |||||
Related forum discussions
Contribute to the catalogue
Modify or add data on this pageRegister a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
