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RIC V Tetricus I 260

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tetricus I 260. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Tetricus I. Mint: Cologne; Southern Gallic Mint. The obverse shows bust of Tetricus II, radiate, draped, right, with the legend C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES.

The reverse shows tetricus II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding branch or ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand, or baton in right hand and ensign in left hand, or baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand, or two ensigns, or patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend PRINC IVVENT.

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Historical context

During his reign, he faced external threats from Germanic raiders and the Roman Empire, alongside growing internal difficulties. These internal pressures led him to elevate his son, Tetricus II, to the rank of caesar in 273 AD, before ultimately surrendering to Emperor Aurelian following the Battle of Châlons.

This silver antoninianus was produced under the authority of Tetricus I at Cologne or a Southern Gallic mint. First introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD, the antoninianus was valued at two denarii, characterized by a radiate crown signifying a double denomination. Struck in the name of the junior ruler, the obverse bears the title "C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES", while the reverse legend "PRINC IVVENT" accompanies depictions of Tetricus II.

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
Tetricus II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding branch or ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand, or baton in right hand and ensign in left hand, or baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand, or two ensigns, or patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES
Reverse legend
PRINC IVVENT

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tetricus I 260
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES
Reverse legend to match
PRINC IVVENT
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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