RIC V Tetricus I 136 Tetricus I obverse — Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, drap... Obverse
RIC V Tetricus I 136 Tetricus I reverse — Spes, draped, standing or walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Tetricus I 136
Ruler
Tetricus I
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
271 AD-274 AD
Mint
Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.01g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV

Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SPES PVBLICA

Spes, draped, standing or walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 136 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, standing or walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.01g, 18mm diameter.

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 136?
RIC V Tetricus I 136 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 136.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 136?
The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, standing or walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 136?
RIC V Tetricus I 136 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.01g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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