How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 148?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 148?

RIC V Tetricus I 148 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.73g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tetricus I Antoninianus — RIC V Tetricus I 148

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 148

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

271 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.73g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 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

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 148 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.73g, 19mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tetricus I 148?: RIC V Tetricus I 148 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 148.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 148?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 148?: RIC V Tetricus I 148 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.73g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.