Ancient Roman

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Tetricus

271-274
Billon

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Tetricus, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Laetitia, a Roman goddess of happiness, standing slightly left.

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