How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 84?

The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or head of Tacitus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Clementia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre with the inscription CLEMENTIA TEMP. Portrait type: radiate.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 84

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 84

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG

Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or head of Tacitus, radiate, right

Reverse

CLEMENTIA TEMP

Clementia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 84 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Clementia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre.

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 84?: RIC V Tacitus 84 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 84.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 84?: The obverse depicts Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or head of Tacitus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Clementia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre with the inscription CLEMENTIA TEMP. Portrait type: radiate.