Tetricus II

C. Pius Esuvius Tetricus

Usurper (AD 274)

Son of Tetricus I, his father elevated him to be Caesar and issued coins in his name. He abdicated with his father when Aurelian finally conquered the breakaway Gallic empire

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Tetricus II

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C P E TETRICVS CAES
C P ESV TETRICVS CAES
C P TETRICVS CAES
C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES
C TETRICVS CAES
IMP C TETRICVS C
IMP C TETRICVS PF AVG
IMP TETRICVS AVG
PI VESV TETRICVS AVGG
PI VESV TETRICVS CAES

Coins of Tetricus II currently available

Tetricus II
Bronze antoninianus issued AD 272/273
Obv: C P E TETRICVS CAES, Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right
Rev: PIETAS AVGVSTOR, Pontifical implements

Very Fine-Extremely Fine | AUD $95.00