How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 208?

The obverse depicts Jugate bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right, and bust of Tetricus II, draped, right with the inscription IMPP TETRICI PII AVGG. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; flanking her, two children with the inscription HILARITAS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 208?

RIC V Tetricus I 208 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.66g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tetricus I Aureus — RIC V Tetricus I 208

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 208

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Aureus

Date

273 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.66g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMPP TETRICI PII AVGG

Jugate bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right, and bust of Tetricus II, draped, right

Reverse

HILARITAS AVGG

Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; flanking her, two children

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 208 is an aureus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; flanking her, two children. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.66g, 19mm diameter.

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 208?: RIC V Tetricus I 208 is a Gold Aureus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 208.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 208?: The obverse depicts Jugate bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right, and bust of Tetricus II, draped, right with the inscription IMPP TETRICI PII AVGG. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; flanking her, two children with the inscription HILARITAS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 208?: RIC V Tetricus I 208 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.66g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.