Antoninianus - Tacitus MARS VICTOR, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year275-276
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#29, OCRE#ric.5.tac.29
Obverse descriptionBust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M CL TACITVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Claudius Tacitus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Claudius Tacitus the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR A/*//-
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (275-276)  - `*` in right field; `II` in exergue; -
ND (275-276)  - `A` in left field; `*` in right field; -
ND (275-276)  - `B` in left field; `*` in right field; -
Catalog ID3949567340
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