How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 30?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription MARS VICTOR. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 30?

RIC V Tacitus 30 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.53g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 30

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 30

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.53g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MARS VICTOR

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 30 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.53g, 23mm 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 30?: RIC V Tacitus 30 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 30.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 30?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription MARS VICTOR. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 30?: RIC V Tacitus 30 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.53g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.