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RIC V Tacitus 160

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tacitus 160. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Tacitus. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG.

The reverse shows salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms, with the legend SALVS PVBLI. The obverse shows bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse shows salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms, with the legend SALVS PVBLI.

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Historical context

The antoninianus, originally introduced by Caracalla in early AD 215, was a denomination thought to be valued at two denarii. It traditionally depicted the emperor wearing a radiate crown to denote a double denomination. By the late third century, supplies of bullion were diminished and issues were debased as the Roman Empire faced economic strain. This piece carries the obverse legend "IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG" and pairs it with a reverse showing Salus alongside the inscription "SALVS PVBLI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Tacitus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms
Obverse legend
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend
SALVS PVBLI

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tacitus 160
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
SALVS PVBLI
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. 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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