Tacitus Antoninianus, Providentia reverse
RIC V Tacitus 48 · 275 AD-276 AD
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG
Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
PROVID DEOR
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe
About This Type
This RIC V Tacitus 48 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD). The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.75g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Tacitus 48?
- RIC V Tacitus 48 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 48.
- How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 48?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PROVID DEOR. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 48?
- RIC V Tacitus 48 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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