How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 244?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES. The reverse depicts Nobilitas, draped, standing right or left, holding sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription NOBILITAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 244?

RIC V Tetricus I 244 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.45g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Tetricus I Antoninianus — RIC V Tetricus I 244

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 244

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

273 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.45g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES

Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

NOBILITAS AVGG

Nobilitas, draped, standing right or left, holding sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 244 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Nobilitas, draped, standing right or left, holding sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.45g, 18mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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 244?: RIC V Tetricus I 244 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 244.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 244?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES. The reverse depicts Nobilitas, draped, standing right or left, holding sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription NOBILITAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 244?: RIC V Tetricus I 244 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.45g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.