#i577# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 271-274 AD HQ Immediately after his ill-timed death

Immediately after his ill-timed death

Measuring the dire straits the empire found itself in

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

MINT: Th (Thessalonoica)

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#i577# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 271-274 AD HQ Immediately after his ill-timed deathWelcome 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;