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RIC V Tacitus 140

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tacitus 140. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Tacitus. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG.

The reverse shows felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend FELIC TEM or FELIC TEMP or FELICIT TEM or FELICIT TEMP.

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Historical context

First introduced in early AD 215 by Caracalla, the antoninianus was a denomination valued at two denarii, distinguished by the radiate crown shown on the emperor's portrait. Originally struck in silver, the denomination suffered progressive debasement throughout the third century as silver bullion supplies declined and rulers required money to pay soldiers. The obverse presents Tacitus bearing the imperial title with the legend IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse design depicts Felicitas, draped and holding a caduceus alongside a sceptre, accompanied by the inscription FELIC TEM, FELIC TEMP, FELICIT TEM, or FELICIT TEMP.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Tacitus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend
FELIC TEM or FELIC TEMP or FELICIT TEM or FELICIT TEMP

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tacitus 140
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
FELIC TEM or FELIC TEMP or FELICIT TEM or FELICIT TEMP
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.

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