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RIC V Tacitus 61

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tacitus 61. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Tacitus. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CL TACITVS AVG. The reverse shows spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand, with the legend SPES PVBLICA.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC V Tacitus 94.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

The mint where this specific issue was struck remains uncertain.

The coin is an antoninianus, also referred to as a pre-reform radiate, a denomination originally introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD and thought to have been valued at two denarii. Characterised by the emperor wearing a radiate crown to denote a double denomination, the antoninianus was initially struck in silver but was progressively debased over time to bronze containing minimal silver content. On this silver piece, the obverse legend reads "IMP CL TACITVS AVG", whilst the reverse features the legend "SPES PVBLICA" accompanying a depiction of Spes walking left.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Tacitus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend
SPES PVBLICA

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tacitus 61
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
SPES PVBLICA
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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Tacitus 94

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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