Tetricus I Quinarius — RIC V Tetricus I 190

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 190

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Quinarius

Date

271 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C TETRICVS P AVG

Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PROVDNTIA

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 190 is a quinarius of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the Quinarius

The quinarius was a Roman silver denomination worth half a denarius, typically weighing 1.5–2.0 grams. It was struck intermittently from the Republic through the imperial period and is scarcer than the denarius in most series.

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 190?: RIC V Tetricus I 190 is a Silver Quinarius of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 190.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 190?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C TETRICVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription PROVDNTIA. Portrait type: radiate.