How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 163?

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 AVG. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, raising right hand to head with the inscription SECVRIT PERP. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 163?

RIC V Tacitus 163 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.62g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 163

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 163

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.62g

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 or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SECVRIT PERP

Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, raising right hand to head

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 163 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, raising right hand to head. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.62g, 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 163?: RIC V Tacitus 163 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 163.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 163?: 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 AVG. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, raising right hand to head with the inscription SECVRIT PERP. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 163?: RIC V Tacitus 163 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.62g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.