What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 28?

RIC V Tacitus 28 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.73g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 28

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 28

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.73g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CLA TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

LAETITIA AVG

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor on globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 28 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor on globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.73g, 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 28?: RIC V Tacitus 28 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 28.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 28?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CLA TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor on globe in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 28?: RIC V Tacitus 28 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.73g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.