RIC V Tacitus 58 — Tacitus Antoninianus
RIC V Tacitus 58 · 275 AD-276 AD · Uncertain Value
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP CL TACITVS AVG
Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SALVS PVBLICA
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms
About This Type
This RIC V Tacitus 58 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.43g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Tacitus 58?
- RIC V Tacitus 58 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 58.
- How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 58?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms with the inscription SALVS PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 58?
- RIC V Tacitus 58 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.43g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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