#p389# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus from 270-280 AD HQ ID# 072i (UK)

ID# 072i (UK)

Roman Silver Denarius coin of Faustina II from 161-175 AD

ID# 583NMINT: Rome OBVERSE

-Anonymous (Himera)

A number of these coins have been 'countermarked' during the 17th century- During the Spanish 80 year war

#p389# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus from 270-280 AD HQ ID# 072i (UK)Welcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Roman imitation barbarous issue coin of Tetricus from 270 280 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# 389p Diameter: 13mm MINT: Unofficial OBVERSE; Blundered legend Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed. REVERSE; Blundered