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RIC V Tacitus 89

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tacitus 89. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Tacitus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Tacitus, radiate, right, with the legend IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG.

The reverse shows laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand, with the legend LAETITIA FVND or LAETITIAE FVND.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

The antoninianus was introduced in early AD 215 by Caracalla as a denomination thought to be valued at two denarii. While initially struck in silver, it suffered progressive debasement because silver bullion supplies dwindled and a succession of emperors and usurpers required coinage to pay soldiers and secure their loyalty. The coin type typically distinguished its double denomination by portraying the emperor with a radiate crown, as seen here alongside the obverse inscription "IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG". The reverse depicts the draped figure of Laetitia carrying a wreath and an anchor, accompanied by the inscription "LAETITIA FVND" or "LAETITIAE FVND".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Tacitus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right or head of Tacitus, radiate, right
Reverse
Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend
LAETITIA FVND or LAETITIAE FVND

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tacitus 89
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
LAETITIA FVND or LAETITIAE FVND
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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