Tetricus I
Augustus, A.D. 271-274
Bronze Antoninianus
Gallic Empire, unidentified southern mint
Obv: IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG
Rev: PAX AVG - Pax standing left, holding olive branch and vertical spear
RIC 100
18mm, 2.9g.


Tetricus I

Tetricus was the last of the Gallic emperors, ruling in Britain and Gaul after the death of Victorinus. His forces were defeated by those of Aurelian, but there is some question as to how resolute his opposition was. Aurelian eventually pardoned him, allowing him to live quietly in Italy for the rest of his life.

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