How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 89?

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 head of Tacitus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA FVND or LAETITIAE FVND. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 89?

RIC V Tacitus 89 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.63g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Tacitus Antoninianus — RIC V Tacitus 89

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Tacitus 89

Ruler

Tacitus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

275 AD-276 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.63g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 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 head of Tacitus, radiate, right

Reverse

LAETITIA FVND or LAETITIAE FVND

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Tacitus 89 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.63g, 21mm 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 89?: RIC V Tacitus 89 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 89.
How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 89?: 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 head of Tacitus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA FVND or LAETITIAE FVND. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Tacitus 89?: RIC V Tacitus 89 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.63g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.