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RIC V Tacitus 150

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tacitus 150. 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 pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend PAX AVGVSTI.

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Historical context

This silver coin was produced for the Roman Empire under the authority of Tacitus, having been struck at the mint of Ticinum. The obverse bears the emperor's portrait alongside the legend "IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG".

The denomination of this piece is an antoninianus, also known as a pre-reform radiate, which was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD and is thought to have been valued at two denarii. The radiate crown worn by the emperor indicated that the coin was a double denomination. Initially minted in silver, the denomination suffered progressive debasement down to bronze with minimal silver content as successive soldier emperors and usurpers required coinage to pay soldiers and secure their loyalty amidst dwindling silver bullion reserves. The reverse of this issue displays Pax draped and holding an olive branch alongside a sceptre, accompanied by the inscription "PAX AVGVSTI".

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
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend
PAX AVGVSTI

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tacitus 150
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
PAX AVGVSTI
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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