How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 259?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription C P E TETRICVS CAES or C P E TETRICVS CES. 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 259?

RIC V Tetricus I 259 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.28g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Tetricus I Antoninianus — RIC V Tetricus I 259

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 259

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

273 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.28g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

C P E TETRICVS CAES or C P E TETRICVS CES

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 259 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 2.28g, 19mm 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 259?: RIC V Tetricus I 259 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 259.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 259?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription C P E TETRICVS CAES or C P E TETRICVS CES. 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 259?: RIC V Tetricus I 259 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.28g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.