How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 203?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP TETRICVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, draped, right with the inscription PI TETRICVS C. Portrait type: laureate.

Tetricus I Denarius — RIC V Tetricus I 203

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 203

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Denarius

Date

273 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP TETRICVS P F AVG

Bust of Tetricus I, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

PI TETRICVS C

Bust of Tetricus II, draped, right

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 203 is a denarius of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, draped, right.

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 203?: RIC V Tetricus I 203 is a Silver Denarius of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 203.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 203?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP TETRICVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, draped, right with the inscription PI TETRICVS C. Portrait type: laureate.