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.

Pacatianus Antoninianus — RIC IV Pacatianus 3

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Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Pacatianus 3

Ruler

Pacatianus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

248 AD-249 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

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.

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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.