#J002# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus II from 272-273 AD islamic ID#491h (UK)

ID#491h (UK)

He served in the army of Philip II and was appointed to the select somatophylakes (royal bodyguards) under Alexander the Great

-Roman style bust left

He was more interested in modernizing Roman law and its infrastructure than on waging wars of conquest

#J002# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus II from 272-273 AD islamic ID#491h (UK)Welcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Roman imitation barbarous issue coin of Tetricus II from 272 273 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# 002J Diameter: 14. 5mm MINT: Unofficial OBVERSE; CVC TETRICVS AVG Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed. REVERSE;