How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 27?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CL TACITVS 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 27?

RIC V Tacitus 27 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 27

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 27

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.5g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 27 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 3.5g, 25mm 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 27?: RIC V Tacitus 27 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 27.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 27?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CL TACITVS 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 27?: RIC V Tacitus 27 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.