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RIC V Tacitus 152

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tacitus 152. 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 providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend PROVID AVG or PROVIDE AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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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
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend
PROVID AVG or PROVIDE AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tacitus 152
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
PROVID AVG or PROVIDE 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.

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