How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 49?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C CL TACITVS 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.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 49

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 49

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 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 49 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.

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 49?: RIC V Tacitus 49 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 49.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 49?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C CL TACITVS 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.