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RIC V Tetricus I 280

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tetricus I 280. 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 soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing right or left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand, with the legend VIRTVS AVG.

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Historical context

This antoninianus was struck at Cologne or the Southern Gallic Mint under the authority of Tetricus I. Introduced under Caracalla as a double-denomination coin thought to be valued at two denarii, the antoninianus had suffered extensive debasement by the late third century AD. The obverse depicts his son with a radiate bust and the legend "C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES", while the reverse carries the inscription "VIRTVS AVG" alongside a standing soldier equipped with a spear and shield.

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
Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing right or left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand
Obverse legend
C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES
Reverse legend
VIRTVS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tetricus I 280
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
C PIV ESV TETRICVS CAES
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS AVG
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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