Antoninianus - Tacitus RESTITVTOR ORBIS

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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
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#55, OCRE#ric.5.tac.55
Obverse descriptionBust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, left, wearing imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CL TACITVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Claudius Tacitus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Claudius Tacitus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm, presenting wreath to Tacitus, standing left, holding spear.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRESTITVTOR ORBIS -/-//BA
(Translation: Restitutor Orbis. Restorer of the city (Rome).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (275-276)  - `BA` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5909268530
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