Description: Gaius Pius Esuvius Tetricus was the emperor of the Gallic Empire from 271 to 274 AD. He was originally the praeses (governor) of Gallia Aquitania and became emperor after the murder of Emperor Victorinus in 271, with the support of Victorinus's mother, Victoria. During his reign, he faced external pressure from Germanic raiders, who pillaged the eastern and northern parts of his empire, and the Roman Empire, from which the Gallic Empire had seceded. He also faced increasing internal pressure, which led him to declare his son, Tetricus II, caesar in 273 and possibly co-emperor in 274, although this is debated. The Roman emperor Aurelian invaded in 273 or 274, leading to the Battle of Châlons, at which Tetricus surrendered. Whether this capitulation was the result of a secret agreement between Tetricus and Aurelian or necessary after his defeat is debated. Aurelian spared Tetricus, and even made him a senator and corrector (governor) of Lucania et Bruttium. Tetricus died of natural causes a few years after 274. The item pictured is authentic and is the item you will receive.All shipments are sent with a tracking number. We will combined multiple items purchased into a single shipment when possible.Thank you and good luck. Payment & TermsIf you are bidding on multiple items that we offer, then we encourage you to wait until all the auctions have ended before making any payment. This can reduce the shipping costs by allowing us to combine all the items into one shipment.Any statement regarding grading and condition are subjective and represent our best opinion. Please make sure to take a close look at the pictures to judge for yourself.Unless noted otherwise, we do not ship loose coins or bills. All coins and paper currency are stored in coin flips and/or semi-rigid bill holders.If you are unhappy with the item for any reason, please contact us. We want to make sure you are satisfied with your purchase.We do not end auctions early. Thanks for understanding.Any and all required taxes are applied and collected directly by ebay.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-06T22:08:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.48 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Bronze
Year: 271-274 AD
Era: Ancient
Right coin: 18 x 20 mm, 2.83 grams
Ruler: Tetricus I
Left coin: 18 to 19 mm, 4.55 grams
Certification: Uncertified
