How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 70?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP TETRICVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 70?

RIC V Tetricus I 70 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.5g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tetricus I Antoninianus, Fides reverse (RIC V 70)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 70

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

271 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.5g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP TETRICVS P F AVG

Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 70 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.5g, 17mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tetricus I 70?: RIC V Tetricus I 70 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 70.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 70?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP TETRICVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tetricus I 70?: RIC V Tetricus I 70 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.5g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.