What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 210?

RIC V Tacitus 210 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.96g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 210

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 210

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Pisidia

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.96g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CLEMENTIA TEMP

Tacitus, standing right, holding sceptre and receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 210 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Pisidia mint. The reverse depicts Tacitus, standing right, holding sceptre and receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.96g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 210?: RIC V Tacitus 210 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Pisidia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 210.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 210?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Tacitus, standing right, holding sceptre and receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription CLEMENTIA TEMP. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 210?: RIC V Tacitus 210 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.96g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.