This collection of 8 Coins will be sold as individual coins. All coins are in similar gVF quality with beautiful desert patinas.
Each COA will cover the lot of 8
 
The Tribute to the Northern Emperors of the Second & Third Century:
 
Tetricus I (ca. 200 – 274 AD)
Tetricus I, born around 200 AD, was a Roman Emperor who ruled the breakaway Gallic Empire from 271 to 274 AD. He rose to power following the assassination of Victorinus, becoming the last emperor of the Gallic Empire, which included Gaul, Britannia, and parts of Germania.
Tetricus's reign was marked by efforts to stabilize and defend the Gallic Empire amidst ongoing threats from external invasions and internal dissent. He faced continual challenges from Germanic tribes and the pressure of maintaining independence from the central Roman authority. In 274 AD, Tetricus faced the formidable forces of the central Roman Emperor Aurelian. The decisive Battle of Châlons resulted in Tetricus's defeat and subsequent surrender to Aurelian. Interestingly, Tetricus was spared and even pardoned by Aurelian, who appointed him to a prestigious administrative position in Italy.
 
Aurelian (214 – 275 AD)
Aurelian, born in 214 AD in the province of Moesia, was a Roman Emperor who ruled from 270 to 275 AD. Aurelian earned the title "Restitutor Orbis" (Restorer of the World) for his efforts to bring stability and cohesion back to the empire.
Aurelian came to power during a time when the Roman Empire was beset by external invasions, internal rebellions, and economic turmoil. One of his first significant achievements was defeating the Gothic invaders, securing the empire's Danubian frontier. He then turned his attention to the breakaway Gallic Empire in the West and the Palmyrene Empire in the East. In 274 AD, he decisively defeated Tetricus I at the Battle of Châlons, reintegrating the Gallic territories into the Roman Empire. Aurelian also initiated several important reforms, including the fortification of Rome's city walls, which later became known as the Aurelian Walls. He worked to stabilize the economy by reforming the coinage system, attempting to curb inflation and restore confidence in Roman currency.
 
Aurelian's reign was cut short by conspiracy and betrayal. In 275 AD, while preparing for a campaign against the Sassanian Empire, he was assassinated by his own officers, who had been misled by false accusations against him.
 
Claudius II 214-270 A.D.
 
Claudius II, also known as Claudius Gothicus, ruled the Roman Empire from 268 to 270 AD during one of its most turbulent periods, the Crisis of the Third Century. Born in 214 AD, Claudius II rose through the military ranks and became emperor following the assassination of Gallienus. His reign was notably brief but impactful, marked by his decisive victories against the Gothic invaders, most famously at the Battle of Naissus in 268 AD, which earned him the moniker "Gothicus."
Claudius II's efforts to stabilize the empire also included reforms aimed at strengthening the military and restoring order to the fractured state. Despite these successes, his reign was cut short by a deadly plague, possibly smallpox, which claimed his life in 270 AD. Claudius II is remembered as a competent and effective military leader whose brief rule provided a glimmer of hope and stability during a time of profound crisis for the Roman Empire.
 
Gallienus (218 – 268 AD)
Gallienus, born in 218 AD, was Roman Emperor from 253 to 268 AD, during one of the most tumultuous periods in the history of the Roman Empire known as the Crisis of the Third Century. He initially co-ruled with his father, Valerian, but after Valerian's capture by the Persians in 260 AD, Gallienus became the sole emperor. His reign was marked by continuous military threats, internal rebellions, and significant challenges to the stability of the empire.
Throughout his reign, Gallienus faced invasions from the Goths, Alemanni, and other barbarian tribes, as well as internal usurpers such as Postumus, who established the breakaway Gallic Empire. His efforts to stabilize the empire were hampered by continuous uprisings and his assassination. In 268 AD was assassinated by his own commanders during a siege at Mediolanum ( Milan).
 
Constantius II 337-361 A.D. 
Constantius II, born Flavius Julius Constantius in 317 AD, ruled the Roman Empire from 337 to 361 AD, following the death of his father, Constantine the Great. His reign was marked by continuous efforts to defend and consolidate the empire amidst internal and external challenges. Constantius faced numerous military threats, including invasions by the Sassanid Empire in the east and Germanic tribes along the Danube frontier. He also dealt with internal strife, such as the rivalry with his brothers Constantine II and Constans, and later, civil wars against usurpers like Magnentius.
He died in 361 AD while preparing to confront his cousin Julian, who had been proclaimed emperor by his troops, leaving a legacy of a ruler who fought tirelessly to preserve his father's empire.
 
Gratian (359 – 383 AD)
Gratian, born in 359 AD, was the son of Emperor Valentinian I and became a Roman Emperor at a young age. He was elevated to the rank of Augustus in 367 AD, ruling alongside his father and later his uncle, Valens. Gratian’s early reign was marked by a series of military successes and efforts to strengthen the Roman Empire’s defenses, particularly against barbarian invasions.
In 378 AD, Gratian appointed Theodosius I as co-emperor to help manage the Eastern Empire. Despite his early promise, Gratian's reign began to unravel due to growing dissatisfaction among the military and the aristocracy. In 383 AD, the general Magnus Maximus usurped power in Britain and crossed into Gaul, where he garnered significant support. Gratian, unable to muster enough support to resist, was eventually betrayed and assassinated. His brief but eventful reign highlighted the complexities and dangers of ruling a vast and troubled empire during a period of significant transition and upheaval.
 
Constans 641 to 668 A.D.
Constans II, also known as Constantine the Bearded ruled the Byzantine Empire from 641 to 668 AD. Ascending to the throne at a young age, his reign was marked by significant military and religious challenges. Constans faced continuous threats from the expanding Arab Caliphate, which led to the loss of Egypt and other territories.
To strengthen his control, Constans moved the imperial court to Syracuse in Sicily, a strategic decision aimed at better defending the Western territories and exerting influence in the Mediterranean. Constans II was eventually assassinated in 668 AD in a conspiracy, leaving a legacy of a ruler who struggled against overwhelming odds to maintain the integrity of the Byzantine Empire amidst external invasions and internal discord.