Tacitus Antoninianus, Fides reverse
RIC V Tacitus 25 · 275 AD-276 AD
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG
Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
FIDES MILITVM
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand
About This Type
This RIC V Tacitus 25 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD). The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.02g, 21mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Tacitus 25?
- RIC V Tacitus 25 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 25.
- How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 25?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 25?
- RIC V Tacitus 25 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.02g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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