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RIC V Tacitus 63

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tacitus 63. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Tacitus. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG. The reverse shows felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend TEMPORVM FELICITAS.

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 65.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

The emperor is presented on the obverse bearing a radiate crown alongside the title "IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG", struck at an uncertain mint.

The denomination is an antoninianus, or pre-reform radiate, a coin originally introduced in early 215 AD under Caracalla to serve as a double denomination valued at two denarii. Characterised by the radiate crown worn by the emperor, the antoninianus underwent progressive debasement throughout the third century amidst bullion shortages and military demands, continuing in use until monetary reforms brought about its cessation by the close of the third century. On this issue, the reverse bears the inscription "TEMPORVM FELICITAS" and depicts Felicitas holding a caduceus and a cornucopiae.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Tacitus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
TEMPORVM FELICITAS

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tacitus 63
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
TEMPORVM FELICITAS
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 65

    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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