Tetricus I Antoninianus — RIC V Tetricus I 260

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 260

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

273 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES

Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PRINC IVVENT

Tetricus II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding branch or ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand, or baton in right hand and ensign in left hand, or baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand, or two ensigns, or patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 260 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Tetricus II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding branch or ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand, or baton in right hand and ensign in left hand, or baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand, or two ensigns, or patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

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 260?: RIC V Tetricus I 260 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 260.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 260?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES. The reverse depicts Tetricus II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding branch or ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand, or baton in right hand and ensign in left hand, or baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand, or two ensigns, or patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PRINC IVVENT. Portrait type: radiate.