Tetricus I, Bronze Antoninianus

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Title

Tetricus I, Bronze Antoninianus

Subject

Tetricus I, Bronze Antoninianus. 270-273 CE.
OBVERSE: IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG (Imperator Consul Tetrivus Pius Felix Augustus), radiate, draped bust right.
REVERSE: VIRTVS AVGG (Virture of Augustus), Virtus standing left with shield and spear.

Description

Tetricus is unique in the age of emperors who kill for power and are then killed for the same in return. After the death of Victorinus in 271 CE, Tetricus was called upon by Victorinus’ mother, Vitruvia (possibly Victoria), to take the throne. He attempted to restore the Gallic Empire, but after three years of dissension within the army and mounting pressure from German tribes, he peacefully abdicated the throne to Aurelian in 274 CE. Tetricus was treated with unusual respect; he was both restored to the senate and also given the governorship of Lucania.

Source

Gift of James and Aneta McIntyre, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Salem, OR. 2006.010.065

Date

ca. 270-273 CE

Rights

Hallie Ford Museum of Art

Format

0.775 in
0.110 oz

Language

Latin

Type

Coin

Coverage

This item can be viewed on Hallie Ford Museum of Art's website.

Citation

“Tetricus I, Bronze Antoninianus,” Hallie Ford Museum of Art Exhibits, accessed December 27, 2024, https://library.willamette.edu/hfma/omeka/items/show/116.