Tetricus I Aureus, Tetricus reverse (RIC V 40)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 40

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Aureus

Date

271 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV

Bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Tetricus I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and parazonium in left hand; at foot, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 40 is an aureus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Tetricus I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and parazonium in left hand; at foot, captive.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 40?: RIC V Tetricus I 40 is a Gold Aureus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 40.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 40?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Tetricus I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and parazonium in left hand; at foot, captive with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.