How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 256?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription C PV TETRICVS CAES. The reverse depicts Pontifical implements with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 256?

RIC V Tetricus I 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.85g, diameter 20mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Tetricus I Antoninianus — RIC V Tetricus I 256

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 256

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

273 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.85g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

2 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

C PV TETRICVS CAES

Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGG

Pontifical implements

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 256 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Pontifical implements. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.85g, 20mm 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 256?: RIC V Tetricus I 256 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 256.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 256?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription C PV TETRICVS CAES. The reverse depicts Pontifical implements with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 256?: RIC V Tetricus I 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.85g, diameter 20mm, die axis 2 h, struck.