What is RIC V Tacitus 8?

RIC V Tacitus 8 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 8.

How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 8?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, laureate, cuirassed to waist, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PROVIDENTIA DEORVM. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 8?

RIC V Tacitus 8 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.09g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Tacitus Aureus, Providentia reverse (RIC V 8)

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 8

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.09g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, laureate, cuirassed to waist, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA DEORVM

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 8 is an aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD). The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.09g, 20mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Tacitus 8?: RIC V Tacitus 8 is a Gold Aureus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 8.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 8?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, laureate, cuirassed to waist, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PROVIDENTIA DEORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 8?: RIC V Tacitus 8 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.09g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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