RIC V Tacitus 95 — Tacitus Antoninianus
RIC V Tacitus 95 · 275 AD-276 AD · Rome
Obverse
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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
VBERITAS AVG or VBERTAS AVG
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Tacitus 95 is an antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Tacitus 95?
- RIC V Tacitus 95 is a Silver Antoninianus of Tacitus (275 AD-276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Tacitus 95.
- How do you identify RIC V Tacitus 95?
- 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 Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription VBERITAS AVG or VBERTAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
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