Tetricus II Bronze Antoninianus Extremely Fine

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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. PLEASE NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHY IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COIN SUPPLIED
SKU: RBB148
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PLEASE NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHY IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COIN SUPPLIED 

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