Antoninianus - Tacitus VIRTVS AVG

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year275-276
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC V.1#68, OCRE#ric.5.tac.68
Obverse descriptionBust of Tacitus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Tacitus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M CL TACITVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Claudius Tacitus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Claudius Tacitus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSoldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
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MintageND (275-276)  - -
Catalog ID7071407740
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