Tetricus II Antoninianus, Pontifical reverse
RIC V Tetricus I 258 · 273 AD-274 AD · Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium · Issued under Tetricus I
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES
Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
PIETAS AVGVS or PIETAS AVGVSTO or PIETAS AVGVSTOR or PIETAS AVSTO
Pontifical implements
About This Type
This RIC V Tetricus I 258 is an antoninianus of Tetricus II, issued under 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 1.84g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Tetricus I 258?
- RIC V Tetricus I 258 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tetricus II issued under Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 258.
- How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 258?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES. The reverse depicts Pontifical implements with the inscription PIETAS AVGVS or PIETAS AVGVSTO or PIETAS AVGVSTOR or PIETAS AVSTO. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 258?
- RIC V Tetricus I 258 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.84g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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