Tetricus I Quinarius Aureus — RIC V Tetricus I 222 | NumisLens

RIC V Tetricus I 222 Tetricus I obverse — Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 222

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Quinarius Aureus

Date

273 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES

Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SPES AVGG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 222 is a quinarius 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 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 222?: RIC V Tetricus I 222 is a Gold Quinarius Aureus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 222.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 222?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, 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 AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

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