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.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 25

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 25

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.02g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

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), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 25?: RIC V Tacitus 25 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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.