Caius Pius Esuvius Tetricus (also seen as Gaius Pius Esuvius Tetricus but better known in English as Tetricus II) was the son of Tetricus I, Emperor of the Gallic Empire (270-274). In 273, he was raised to the rank of Caesar, with the title of princeps iuventutis, and in January 274 he started his first consulship, together with his father. After the defeat and deposition of his father in the autumn of 274, he appeared as a prisoner in Aurelian's triumph, but the emperor spared their lives. According to some sources, he had also kept his senatorial rank. (Courtesy Wikipedia) This coin is another from @John Anthony 's auction of last week. GALLIC EMPIRE Tetricus II, A.D. 273-274 AE antoninianus, 20mm, 2.8 grams, 12h Cologne mint Obverse: C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES Radiate, draped bust right Reverse: PRINC IV-VENT Tetricus II standing left holding branch and vertical sceptre Reference: RIC Vb 260, p. 423 Feel free to post your Tetricus II coins here...
Nice! And the price was right, too! Here's one: Tetricus II, Caesar AD 273-274 Roman Æ antoninianus, 18.2 mm, 2.73 g Mainz or Trier, AD 273-4 Obv: C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES, radiate bust right Rev: SPES AVGG, Spes advancing left, holding flower and lifting skirt Refs: RIC 270; Cohen 88; Hunter 11; RVC 11292.
Tetricus II (274 A.D.) Æ Antoninianus O: C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES, radiate, draped bust right. R: SPES AVGG, Spes walking left, holding flower and raising skirt. 2.9g 19mm RIC 270
Great score @ancient coin hunter ... @John Anthony always has a fair deal. RI Tetricus II 273-274 CE BI Ant SPES w Flower
