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RIC V Tetricus I 259

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tetricus I 259. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Tetricus I. Mint: Cologne; Southern Gallic Mint. The obverse shows bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right, with the legend C P E TETRICVS CAES or C P E TETRICVS CES.

The reverse shows pontifical implements, with the legend PIETAS AVGVS or PIETAS AVGVSTO or PIETAS AVGVSTOR or PIETAS AVSTO.

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Historical context

Confronted by Germanic raids and mounting internal pressure, he elevated his son, Tetricus II, to the rank of caesar in 273. His reign concluded following the invasion of the Roman emperor Aurelian and Tetricus's surrender at the Battle of Châlons.

This silver antoninianus was produced under Tetricus I at Cologne or a Southern Gallic mint. The denomination, originally introduced by Caracalla, was considered equal to two denarii and conventionally depicted male rulers wearing a radiate crown. Struck on behalf of his son, the obverse bears the portrait of Tetricus II as caesar, alongside the legend "C P E TETRICVS CAES" or "C P E TETRICVS CES". The reverse depicts pontifical implements paired with variants of the legend, such as "PIETAS AVGVS", "PIETAS AVGVSTO", "PIETAS AVGVSTOR", or "PIETAS AVSTO".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Cologne; Southern Gallic Mint
Authority
Tetricus I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
Pontifical implements
Obverse legend
C P E TETRICVS CAES or C P E TETRICVS CES
Reverse legend
PIETAS AVGVS or PIETAS AVGVSTO or PIETAS AVGVSTOR or PIETAS AVSTO

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tetricus I 259
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
C P E TETRICVS CAES or C P E TETRICVS CES
Reverse legend to match
PIETAS AVGVS or PIETAS AVGVSTO or PIETAS AVGVSTOR or PIETAS AVSTO
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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