Tetricus II Antoninianus, Tetricus II reverse
RIC V Tetricus I 260 · 273 AD-274 AD · Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium · Issued under Tetricus I
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 II, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Tetricus I 260?
- RIC V Tetricus I 260 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 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.
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