Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 21

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 21

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELICITIAS SAECVLI

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

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 21 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 21?: RIC V Tacitus 21 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 21.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 21?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription FELICITIAS SAECVLI. Portrait type: radiate.