Tetricus I Antoninianus, Salus reverse
RIC V Tetricus I 108 · 271 AD-274 AD · Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Obverse
IMP TETRICVS P F AVG
Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PAX AVGG
Salus, draped, standing left, holding anchor in right hand and feeding snake rising from altar with left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Tetricus I 108 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, holding anchor in right hand and feeding snake rising from altar with left hand.
About the Antoninianus
The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.
About the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium Mint
Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium (modern Cologne, Germany) was a Roman colony that operated a mint intermittently. Its coins are scarce and primarily date to the third century usurper periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Tetricus I 108?
- RIC V Tetricus I 108 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 108.
- How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 108?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP TETRICVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, holding anchor in right hand and feeding snake rising from altar with left hand with the inscription PAX AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
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