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.

Tetricus I Denarius — RIC V Tetricus I 177

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 177

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

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.

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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.