What is RIC V Tacitus 74?

RIC V Tacitus 74 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 74.

How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 74?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; beside her, shield with the inscription ROMAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 74?

RIC V Tacitus 74 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.02g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tacitus Aureus — RIC V Tacitus 74

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 74

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.02g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG

Bust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

ROMAE AETERNAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; beside her, shield

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 74 is an aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; beside her, shield. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.02g, 23mm diameter.

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 74?: RIC V Tacitus 74 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 74.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 74?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; beside her, shield with the inscription ROMAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 74?: RIC V Tacitus 74 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.02g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.