#o010# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 271-274 AD

#o010# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 271-274 ADWelcome 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# 010o Diameter: 12mm MINT: Unofficial (Cologne?) OBVERSE; IMP C TETRICVS PF AVG Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed.

ID# 645g (UK)

at the hands of his own despairing soldiers

-Providentia standing left holding baton and cornucopia

holding shield and grounded spear

Up for auction is a Roman provincial bronze coin of Elagabalus

In 1659 this coin was devalued to 4 maravedis following the end of the 80 year war using the monogram stamp PHILIPPVS in 1659 under the authority of Philip IV

REFERENCE: Crawford 56/3

holding scales and staff

ID# 219k (UK)

NONE-Head of Tanit left

ΣΜΥΡ/ΣΩΠΑ/ΠΑΡ

ID# 646LDiameter: 12mm MINT: Kyzikos OBVERSE