Tetricus I Antoninianus, Hilaritas reverse (RIC V 76)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tetricus I 76

Ruler

Tetricus I

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

271 AD-274 AD

Mint

Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

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

Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

HILARITAS AVG

Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; sometimes flanking her, two children

About This Type

This RIC V Tetricus I 76 is an antoninianus of Tetricus I (271 AD-274 AD), struck at the Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium mint. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; sometimes flanking her, two children.

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 76?: RIC V Tetricus I 76 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 76.
How do you identify RIC V Tetricus I 76?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding palm in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; sometimes flanking her, two children with the inscription HILARITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.