Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 45

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 45

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, 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 45 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.

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 45?: RIC V Tacitus 45 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 45.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 45?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C 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: radiate.