What is RIC V Tacitus 73?

RIC V Tacitus 73 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 73.

Tacitus Aureus — RIC V Tacitus 73

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 73

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG

Bust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PAX PERPETVA

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 73 is an aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre 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 73?: RIC V Tacitus 73 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 73.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 73?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX PERPETVA. Portrait type: laureate.