Tacitus Aureus
RIC V Tacitus 3 · 275 AD-276 AD
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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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