#i577# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 271-274 AD HQ MINT: Th (Thessalonoica)

MINT: Th (Thessalonoica)

ID#492h (UK)

They may also be officially sanctioned issues for use in regions where political unrest made it hazardous to ship large amounts of silver

with Victory on globe & scepter

#i577# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 271-274 AD HQ MINT: Th (Thessalonoica)Welcome 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#577i (UK) Diameter: 11mm MINT: Unofficial OBVERSE; Blundered legend Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed. REVERSE;