How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 33?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AETERNA. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 33?

RIC V Tacitus 33 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.58g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 33

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 33

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.58g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

PAX AETERNA

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

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 33 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.58g, 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 33?: RIC V Tacitus 33 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 33.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 33?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AETERNA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 33?: RIC V Tacitus 33 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.58g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.