Antoninianus - Tacitus PAX AVG, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year275-276
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.3 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#39, OCRE#ric.5.tac.39
Obverse descriptionBust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CL TACITVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Claudius Tacitus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Claudius Tacitus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin, Greek
Reverse letteringPAX AVG Δ//A
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Peace of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (275-276)  - `Δ` in left field; `A` in exergue; -
Catalog ID9896102120
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