RIC V Tacitus 3 Tacitus obverse, Bust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, laureate, cuirass... Obverse
RIC V Tacitus 3 Tacitus reverse, Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Tacitus 3
Ruler
Tacitus
Denomination
Aureus
Date
275 AD-276 AD
Metal
Gold
Weight
4.74g
Diameter
21mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG

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

Reverse

PAX PVBLICA

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 3 is an aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD). The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.74g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 3?
RIC V Tacitus 3 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 3.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 3?
The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX PVBLICA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 3?
RIC V Tacitus 3 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.74g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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