Tetricus I Aureus — RIC V Tetricus I 15

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 15

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Aureus

Date

271 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP TETRICVS PIVS AVG

Head of Tetricus I, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI VICTORI

Jupiter, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 15 is an aureus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 15?: RIC V Tetricus I 15 is a Gold Aureus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 15.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 15?: The obverse depicts Head of Tetricus I, laureate, right with the inscription IMP TETRICVS PIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription IOVI VICTORI. Portrait type: laureate.