Tetricus I and II 271-274 A.D Father and son, last Emperors of the Galli

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Both born Gaius Pius Esuvius Tetricus, Tetricus I and Tetricus II were Roman emperors who held significant sway during the intense Crisis of the Third Century. Tetricus I governed the breakaway Gallic Empire from 271 to 274 AD until his capture to the Roman Emperor Aurelian at the Battle of Châlons in 274 AD. His son, Tetricus II, briefl y shared the throne with his father and their brief reigns marked a pivotal juncture in Roman history, witnessing the reintegration of Gallic territories into the Roman Empire under Aurelian’s efforts to restore unity. Offering both father and son together, our collection features coins in Extremely fine condition, showing minimal wear. Don’t miss the chance to acquire coins from the last emperors of the short-lived Gallic empire.
Tetricus I Bronze Antoninianus Extremely Fine
Tetricus I Bronze Antoninianus Extremely Fine
Both born Gaius Pius Esuvius Tetricus, Tetricus I and Tetricus II were Roman emperors who held significant sway during the intense Crisis of the Third Century. Tetricus I governed the breakaway Gallic Empire from 271 to 274 AD until his capture to the Roman Emperor Aurelian at the Battle of Châlons in 274 AD. His son, Tetricus II, briefly shared the throne with his father and their brief reigns marked a pivotal juncture in Roman history, witnessing the reintegration of Gallic territories into the Roman Empire under Aurelian’s eff orts to restore unity. Offering both father and son together, our collection features coins in Extremely fine condition, showing minimal wear. Don’t miss the chance to acquire coins from the last emperors of the short-lived Gallic empire. PLEASE NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHY IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COIN SUPPLIED
In stock
SKU: RBB147
£45.00
Tetricus II Bronze Antoninianus Extremely Fine_obv
Tetricus II Bronze Antoninianus Extremely Fine
Both born Gaius Pius Esuvius Tetricus, Tetricus I and Tetricus II were Roman emperors who held significant sway during the intense Crisis of the Third Century. Tetricus I governed the breakaway Gallic Empire from 271 to 274 AD until his capture to the Roman Emperor Aurelian at the Battle of Châlons in 274 AD. His son, Tetricus II, briefl y shared the throne with his father and their brief reigns marked a pivotal juncture in Roman history, witnessing the reintegration of Gallic territories into the Roman Empire under Aurelian’s efforts to restore unity. Offering both father and son together, our collection features coins in Extremely fine condition, showing minimal wear. Don’t miss the chance to acquire coins from the last emperors of the short-lived Gallic empire. PLEASE NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHY IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COIN SUPPLIED
In stock
SKU: RBB148
£45.00

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Roman Coin featuring Tetricus II (271 to 274 AD)

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