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RIC V Tacitus 49

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tacitus 49. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Tacitus. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left, with the legend IMP C CL TACITVS AVG.

The reverse shows providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe, with the legend PROVID DEOR.

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Historical context

The emperor is named in the obverse inscription "IMP C CL TACITVS AVG".

The antoninianus was introduced by Caracalla in early AD 215 as a double denomination valued at two denarii. It featured the emperor wearing a radiate crown, as seen on this issue, though its intrinsic silver content was originally equal to only 1.5 denarii. Successive debasements occurred as supplies of bullion fell short and soldier emperors required coin to pay troops and secure their loyalty. By the late third century, these coins experienced severe debasement before ceasing production following monetary reforms. The reverse of this coin features Providentia, draped and holding a baton and cornucopiae, with a globe at her feet, accompanied by the inscription "PROVID DEOR".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Tacitus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe
Obverse legend
IMP C CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend
PROVID DEOR

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tacitus 49
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
PROVID DEOR
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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