What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 195?

RIC V Tacitus 195 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.83g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 195

Obverse

Reverse

Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 195

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.83g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVIDEN DEOR

Providentia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 195 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Serdica mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.83g, 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 Serdica Mint

Serdica (modern Sofia, Bulgaria) was a late Roman mint that operated primarily during the Tetrarchy and Constantinian periods, serving the Balkan military zone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 195?: RIC V Tacitus 195 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 195.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 195?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription PROVIDEN DEOR. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 195?: RIC V Tacitus 195 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.83g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.