#N746# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 270-280 AD islamic ID# 309i (UK)

ID# 309i (UK)

This coin features the bust of Christ on the obverse holding the book of Gospels and a cross resting on three steps on the reverse

minted between 229-190 BC

NONE-Head of seal right

IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG

#N746# Roman barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I from 270-280 AD islamic ID# 309i (UK)Welcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Roman imitation barbarous issue coin of Tetricus I 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# 746N Diameter: 13mm MINT: Unofficial OBVERSE; blundered legend Radiate and draped bust right. REVERSE; blundered legend