How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 44?

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 Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVTI AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 44?

RIC V Tetricus I 44 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.79g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Tetricus I Aureus, Hercules reverse (RIC V 44)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 44

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Aureus

Date

271 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.79g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVTI AVGVSTI

Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 44 is an aureus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.79g, 20mm diameter.

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 44?: RIC V Tetricus I 44 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 44.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 44?: 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 Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVTI AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 44?: RIC V Tetricus I 44 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.79g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.