Tetricus I Antoninianus
RIC V Tetricus I 248 · 273 AD-274 AD · Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES
Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
PAX AVG
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Tetricus I 248 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Tetricus I 248?
- RIC V Tetricus I 248 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 248.
- How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 248?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 248?
- RIC V Tetricus I 248 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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