AE antoninianus, Pius Esuvius Tetricus II, AD 273 - 274

   

In AD 273 Caius Pius Esuvius Tetricus II, was appointed Caesar by his father, Tetricus I. Antoniniani of Tetricus II initially displayed C PIVS ESV TETRICVS CAES on the obverse, subsequent issues show a shortened title C P E TETRICVS CAES with common reverse types depicting either Pietas or sacrificial implements. The Gallic reign of the Tetrici ended in AD 274 when both father and son surrendered to Aurelian.

Obv. Radiate Tetricus II facing right, TETRICVS CAES.
Rev. Sacrificial implements, PIETAS AVGG.


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