What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 65?

RIC V Tacitus 65 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.89g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 65

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 65

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.89g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

TEMPORVM FELICITAS

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 65 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.89g, 24mm 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 65?: RIC V Tacitus 65 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 65.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 65?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TEMPORVM FELICITAS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 65?: RIC V Tacitus 65 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.89g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.