Details
LOT 2979
Tetricus I, Romano-Gallic Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 271-274. Contemporary imitation of an uncertain mint.
Garbled legend around radiate and draped bust of Tetricus I to right. / Garbled legend imitating INVICTVS, Sol standing to left, holding whip and raising right hand. For prototype cf. RIC V.2, 82-84. Very Fine.(3.41gr, 19mm, 3h.).
Provenance
London, UK, dealership, 1990s.
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