How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 153?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PROVIDENTIA DEORVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 153?

RIC V Tacitus 153 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 153

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 153

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.5g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA DEORVM

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 153 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.5g, 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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 153?: RIC V Tacitus 153 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 153.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 153?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PROVIDENTIA DEORVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 153?: RIC V Tacitus 153 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.