How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 294?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription […] TETRICVS CA. The reverse depicts Ensign, vase, and shield (?) with the inscription VOL[,,,]. Portrait type: radiate.

Tetricus I Antoninianus, Ensign reverse (RIC V 294)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 294

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

273 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

[…] TETRICVS CA

Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VOL[,,,]

Ensign, vase, and shield (?)

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 294 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (273 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Ensign, vase, and shield (?).

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 294?: RIC V Tetricus I 294 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 294.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 294?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription […] TETRICVS CA. The reverse depicts Ensign, vase, and shield (?) with the inscription VOL[,,,]. Portrait type: radiate.