Tacitus Antoninianus
RIC V Tacitus 148 · 275 AD-276 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP C M CLA TACITVS AVG
Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PAX AVG
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Tacitus 148 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.36g, 23mm 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.
About the Ticinum Mint
Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Tacitus 148?
- RIC V Tacitus 148 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 148.
- How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 148?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CLA TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 148?
- RIC V Tacitus 148 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.36g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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