How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 82?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 82?

RIC V Tacitus 82 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 82

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 82

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.08g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG

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

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 82 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.08g, 22mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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 82?: RIC V Tacitus 82 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 82.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 82?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 82?: RIC V Tacitus 82 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.08g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.