What is RIC V Tacitus 205?

RIC V Tacitus 205 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 205.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 205?

RIC V Tacitus 205 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.98g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tacitus Aureus — RIC V Tacitus 205

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 205

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

3.98g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ROMAE AETERNAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 205 is an aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.98g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 205?: RIC V Tacitus 205 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 205.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 205?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription ROMAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 205?: RIC V Tacitus 205 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.98g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.