Roman Empire (Gallic Empire) – Tetricus II (Caesar, AD 273–274)
29.99 CHF
Obverse with radiate and draped bust of Tetricus II facing right; legend C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES. Reverse depicting Spes Publica advancing left, holding a flower in the right hand and lifting her skirt with the left; legend SPES PVBLICA. The reverse type symbolizes hope and optimism for the future during the final phase of the Gallic Empire. Historical context: Tetricus II was elevated to Caesar by his father, Tetricus I, in an attempt to secure dynastic continuity within the Gallic Empire. Coin types emphasizing Spes reflect the propagandistic effort to project stability in a time of political uncertainty. In AD 274, the Gallic Empire came to an end when it was reintegrated into the Roman Empire under Emperor Aurelian.
- Category
- Roman
- Grading
- Very Fine (ss)
- Origin
- German Auction
- Diameter & Weight
- 16mm, 2.27g
Brilliant uncirculated – No signs of wear, freshly struck, highest quality.
Proof – Mirror finish with frosted and glossy fields. Collector’s edition.
Extremely fine – Minor wear, nearly all details preserved.
Very fine – Moderate circulation wear, some details worn, but visible.
Fine – Heavy wear, key elements still distinguishable.
Fair – Very heavy wear, outlines barely visible.
Poor – Only contours visible, almost no detail.
Fragment – Nearly destroyed, only a fragment recognizable as a coin.
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