RIC V Tacitus 14 Tacitus obverse — Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC V Tacitus 14 Tacitus reverse — Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC V Tacitus 14
Ruler
Tacitus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
275 AD-276 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.4g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 14 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 3.4g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 14?
RIC V Tacitus 14 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 14.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 14?
The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C 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 14?
RIC V Tacitus 14 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.4g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

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