Antoninianus - Tacitus PAX PVBLICA, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year275-276
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#45, OCRE#ric.5.tac.45
Obverse descriptionBust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C CL TACITVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Claudius Tacitus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Claudius Tacitus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX PVBLICA
(Translation: Pax Publica. Peace of the public.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (275-276)  - -
Catalog ID5466076450
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