What is RIC V Tacitus 76?

RIC V Tacitus 76 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 76.

How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 76?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, laureate, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, laureate, bare, left, seen from behind, holding spear pointing left in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP CL TACITVS P F 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.

Tacitus Aureus — RIC V Tacitus 76

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 76

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CL TACITVS P F AVG

Bust of Tacitus, laureate, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, laureate, bare, left, seen from behind, holding spear pointing left 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 76 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.

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 76?: RIC V Tacitus 76 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 76.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 76?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, laureate, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, laureate, bare, left, seen from behind, holding spear pointing left in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP CL TACITVS P F 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.