#n750# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus from 270-280 AD UK REFERENCE: RIC 104

REFERENCE: RIC 104

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XIIII- Laureate head right

ID#502h (UK)

MINT: Erythrai

#n750# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus from 270-280 AD UK REFERENCE: RIC 104Welcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Roman imitation barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 271 274 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# 750n Diameter: 13mm MINT: Unofficial OBVERSE; Blundered legend Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed. REVERSE; Blundered