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RIC V Tetricus I 5

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tetricus I 5. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Tetricus I. Mint: Cologne; Southern Gallic Mint. The obverse shows bust of Tetricus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV.

The reverse shows tetricus I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear or sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand, with the legend P M TR P II COS P P.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

He assumed power following the murder of Victorinus in 271, securing support from Victorinus's mother, Victoria. During his reign, he faced military pressure from Germanic raiders and from the Roman Empire, culminating in the invasion of Aurelian and Tetricus's surrender at the Battle of Châlons.

This gold aureus was minted either in Cologne or at a southern Gallic mint.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Cologne; Southern Gallic Mint
Authority
Tetricus I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Tetricus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Tetricus I, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Tetricus I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear or sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV
Reverse legend
P M TR P II COS P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tetricus I 5
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
IMP C TETRICVS P F AVG or IMP C TETRICVS P F AV
Reverse legend to match
P M TR P II COS P P
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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