How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 270?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, left with the inscription C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 270?

RIC V Tetricus I 270 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.04g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Tetricus I Antoninianus — RIC V Tetricus I 270

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 270

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

273 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.04g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES

Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, left

Reverse

SPES AVGG

Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 270 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.04g, 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 270?: RIC V Tetricus I 270 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 270.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 270?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, left with the inscription C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 270?: RIC V Tetricus I 270 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.04g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.