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RIC V Tetricus I 148

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tetricus I 148. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Tetricus I. Mint: Cologne; Southern Gallic Mint. The obverse shows bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV.

The reverse shows soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand, with the legend VIRTVS AVGG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Confronting growing internal tensions, he named his son Tetricus II caesar in 273, before ultimately surrendering to the Roman emperor Aurelian at the Battle of Châlons.

This coin is an antoninianus struck either at Cologne or a southern Gallic mint. First introduced under Caracalla in 215 AD as a denomination valued at two denarii, the antoninianus traditionally indicated its double value by depicting the emperor wearing a radiate crown. By the late third century, soldier emperors and competing rulers produced antoniniani in vast quantities to supply and secure the loyalty of their troops. The reverse design features a standing soldier bearing a spear and shield, paired with the legend "VIRTVS AVGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Cologne; Southern Gallic Mint
Authority
Tetricus I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Tetricus I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV
Reverse legend
VIRTVS AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tetricus I 148
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS AVGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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