#p487# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 270-280 AD (New Zealand Stock) ID# L540 (UK)

ID# L540 (UK)

Reference: SNG Cop 1164

REFERENCE: Price 393 var

- Naked youth on horseback right

#p487# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 270-280 AD (New Zealand Stock) ID# L540 (UK)Welcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Roman imitation barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 270 280 AD. During the crisis of the 3rd century there was a widespread shortage of currency across the Roman Empire which sparked a rise in unofficial issues of coins from the provinces to meet a growing demand for small change. ID# 487p Diameter: 12mm MINT: Unofficial OBVERSE; IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG Radiate and draped bust right. REVERSE; PAX AVG Pax