What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 181?

RIC V Tacitus 181 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 181

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 181

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.82g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CLA 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 181 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Siscia 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 3.82g, 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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 181?: RIC V Tacitus 181 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 181.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 181?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CLA 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 181?: RIC V Tacitus 181 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.