Tetricus I (AD 271-274) BI Double-Denarius – NGC Ancients

Roman Empire – Tetricus I (AD 271–274) – BI Double-Denarius
From the Roman Age of Chaos | NGC Ancients Certified Authentic
🔐 Cert #: 8230602-064
 
⚔️ A Coin from the Fractured Empire
This BI Double-Denarius, also called an antoninianus, was struck for Tetricus I, ruler of the Gallic Empire, a breakaway state that controlled Gaul, Britain, and parts of Hispania during the 3rd century Crisis of the Roman Empire (often called the Roman Age of Chaos).
 
His reign represents a world where Roman authority was fragmented, emperors rose and fell rapidly, and military strongmen ruled regional territories as de facto emperors. Tetricus I was one of the last rulers of the Gallic Empire before he surrendered to Aurelian, who re-united the empire.
 
🧾 Coin Specifications:
👑 Emperor: Tetricus I
📆 Reign: AD 271–274
🪙 Denomination: BI Double-Denarius (Antoninianus)
⚖️ Material: Billon (debased silver/bronze mix)
🏛️ Grading Company: NGC Ancients
🔍 Grade: Certified Authentic
🆔 Cert #: 8230602-064
 
🏺 Historical Background
⚔️ Tetricus I ruled as Imperator during the collapse of centralized Roman power
🏛️ Based in Gaul, proclaimed emperor by his troops after the death of Victorinus
🤝 Voluntarily surrendered to Aurelian, and was surprisingly spared and appointed governor of Lucania
🛡️ Coins from his reign reflect regional independence and often poor-quality minting due to resource scarcity
 
🧠 Why This Coin Stands Out
🏛️ Issued in the Gallic Empire – A Roman breakaway state
🛡️ Certified by NGC Ancients
🪙 Found in major Roman hoards like Cunetio and Normanby
⚔️ Coin of a Crisis-Era Emperor who surrendered to Rome’s reunifier, Aurelian
 
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