#p718# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus from 270-280 AD islamic feeding snake on altar

feeding snake on altar

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-Draped bust facing right

In 1655 a IIII stamp was added to this coin in the mint city of Segovia to revalue a previous 2 maravedis coin of Philip II (minted between 1580-1591) to 4 maravedis

-Laureate head of Jupiter right

#p718# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus from 270-280 AD islamic feeding snake on altarWelcome 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# 718p Diameter: 11mm MINT: Unofficial OBVERSE; Blundered legend Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed. REVERSE; Blundered