Pacatianus Antoninianus, Fides reverse
RIC IV Pacatianus 3 · 248 AD-249 AD · Viminacium
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP TI CL MAR PACATIANVS P F AVG
Bust of Pacatianus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
FIDES MILITVM
Fides, draped, standing left between two standards, and holding a standard in each hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Pacatianus 3 is an antoninianus of Pacatianus (248 AD-249 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left between two standards, and holding a standard in each hand.
About the Antoninianus
The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Pacatianus 3?
- RIC IV Pacatianus 3 is a Silver Antoninianus of Pacatianus (248 AD-249 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Pacatianus 3.
- How do you identify RIC IV Pacatianus 3?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Pacatianus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP TI CL MAR PACATIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left between two standards, and holding a standard in each hand with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
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