Tetricus I Denarius, Virtus reverse
RIC V Tetricus I 177 · 271 AD-274 AD · Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV
Bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VIRTVS AVG
Virtus, seated left on cuirass, holding laurel-branch in right hand and spear in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Tetricus I 177 is a denarius of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, seated left on cuirass, holding laurel-branch in right hand and spear 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Tetricus I 177?
- RIC V Tetricus I 177 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 177.
- How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 177?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Virtus, seated left on cuirass, holding laurel-branch in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
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