How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 287?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription C P TETRICVS CAE. The reverse depicts Pontifical implements with the inscription PROVID AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Tetricus I Antoninianus, Pontifical (RIC V 287)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 287

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

273 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

C P TETRICVS CAE

Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PROVID AVG

Pontifical implements

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 287 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Pontifical implements.

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 287?: RIC V Tetricus I 287 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 287.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 287?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription C P TETRICVS CAE. The reverse depicts Pontifical implements with the inscription PROVID AVG. Portrait type: radiate.