Tetricus I Aureus — RIC V Tetricus I 204

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 204

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Aureus

Date

273 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP TETRICI AVGG

Bust of Tetricus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right, facing bust of Tetricus II, draped, left

Reverse

P M TR P COS III P P

Tetricus II, draped, standing right, receiving globe from Tetricus I with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; Tetricus I, draped, standing left, holding sceptre in left hand; between them, altar

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 204 is an aureus of Tetricus I (273 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Tetricus II, draped, standing right, receiving globe from Tetricus I with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; Tetricus I, draped, standing left, holding sceptre in left hand; between them, altar.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 204?: RIC V Tetricus I 204 is a Gold Aureus of Tetricus I (273 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 204.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 204?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right, facing bust of Tetricus II, draped, left with the inscription IMP TETRICI AVGG. The reverse depicts Tetricus II, draped, standing right, receiving globe from Tetricus I with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; Tetricus I, draped, standing left, holding sceptre in left hand; between them, altar with the inscription P M TR P COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.