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Tetricus I

C. Pius Esuvius Tetricus

Usurper (AD 271-274)

Succeeded Victorinus as Emperor of the Gallic Empire through the help of Victoria, mother of the previous Emperor. Defeated by Aurelian, he was treated kindly and allowed to retire


Obverse Legends on coins depicting Tetricus I

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Coins of Tetricus I currently available

Coin image Tetricus I
Bronze antoninianus issued AD 271-274
Obv: IMP TETRICVS PF AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Rev: LAETITIA AVGG, Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand
Good Very Fine   |   AUD $75.00