Tetricus I Denarius — RIC V Tetricus I 172

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 172

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Denarius

Date

271 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

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

Head of Tetricus I, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI STATORI

Jupiter, standing front, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 172 is a denarius of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing front, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 172?: RIC V Tetricus I 172 is a Silver Denarius of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 172.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 172?: The obverse depicts Head of Tetricus I, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing front, head right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI STATORI. Portrait type: laureate.