What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 160?

RIC V Tacitus 160 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.52g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 160

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 160

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.52g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SALVS PVBLI

Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 160 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.52g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 160?: RIC V Tacitus 160 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 160.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 160?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms with the inscription SALVS PVBLI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 160?: RIC V Tacitus 160 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.52g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.