How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 56?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription COMES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 56?

RIC V Tetricus I 56 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.42g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tetricus I Antoninianus, Victory reverse (RIC V 56)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 56

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

271 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.42g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

COMES AVG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 56 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.42g, 18mm 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.

All Tetricus I coins Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tetricus I 56?: RIC V Tetricus I 56 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD) struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tetricus I 56.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 56?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription COMES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 56?: RIC V Tetricus I 56 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.42g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.