Diameter 16 mm
Grade VF
Mint Treveri
Reverse PIETAS AVGG, pontifical instruments
Type Antoninianus
Weight 2.33 g
Year of issue 273
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Gaius Pius Esuvius Tetricus (also known as Tetricus II) was the son of Tetricus I, Emperor of the Gallic Empire (270/271-273/274).
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 by the Emperor Aurelian, he and his father appeared as prisoners in Aurelian's triumph, but the emperor spared their lives. According to some sources, Tetricus II also kept his senatorial rank.
Reference : RIC 254
Collection : Gallic Empire