Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 184

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 184

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M CLA TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELICITAS SAECVLI

Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 184 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand.

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 184?: RIC V Tacitus 184 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 184.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 184?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CLA TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS SAECVLI. Portrait type: radiate.