Tetricus I Aureus — RIC V Tetricus I 220

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 220

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Aureus

Date

273 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES

Bust of Tetricus II, draped, right

Reverse

SPES PVBLICA

Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 220 is an aureus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.

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 220?: RIC V Tetricus I 220 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 220.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 220?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, draped, right with the inscription C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: draped.