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RIC V Tacitus 14

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tacitus 14. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Tacitus. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse shows aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend AEQVITAS AVG.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC V Tacitus 82.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

The piece is an antoninianus, a denomination introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD and valued at two denarii. Characterised by the portrait of the ruler wearing a radiate crown, the denomination was initially struck in silver but suffered progressive debasement throughout the third century AD as silver bullion supplies ran short and successive rulers required coin to pay troops. On this issue, the obverse legend reads "IMP C CL TACITVS AVG", whilst the reverse depicts Aequitas holding scales and a cornucopiae, accompanied by the inscription "AEQVITAS AVG". Related varieties of the type were also produced across other mints.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Tacitus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend
AEQVITAS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tacitus 14
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
AEQVITAS AVG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Tacitus 82

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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