How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 69?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 69?

RIC V Tacitus 69 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.77g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 69

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 69

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.77g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 69 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.77g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 69?: RIC V Tacitus 69 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 69.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 69?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 69?: RIC V Tacitus 69 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.77g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.