How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 13?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 13?

RIC V Tacitus 13 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.66g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 13

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 13

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.66g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 13 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.66g, 22mm diameter.

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.

All Tacitus coins Uncertain Value mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 13?: RIC V Tacitus 13 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 13.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 13?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 13?: RIC V Tacitus 13 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.66g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.