What is RIC V Tacitus 70?

RIC V Tacitus 70 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 70.

How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 70?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Tacitus, seated left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription P M TR P CONSVL. Portrait type: laureate.

Tacitus Aureus — RIC V Tacitus 70

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 70

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

275 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P M TR P CONSVL

Tacitus, seated left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 70 is an aureus of Tacitus (275 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Tacitus, seated left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 70?: RIC V Tacitus 70 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 70.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 70?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Tacitus, seated left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription P M TR P CONSVL. Portrait type: laureate.