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RIC V Tacitus 92

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Tacitus 92. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Tacitus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows 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 providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe, with the legend PROVIDENTIA AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Introduced in early 215 AD by Caracalla, the antoninianus was a coin thought to have been valued at two denarii. It was typically characterized by the depiction of the emperor wearing a radiate crown, which indicated its status as a double denomination. The reverse of this coin features Providentia standing with a baton, cornucopiae, and a globe at her feet, accompanied by the legend "PROVIDENTIA AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Tacitus

Design

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

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Tacitus 92
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
PROVIDENTIA AVG
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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