Aureus - Tacitus PAX AVGVSTI, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year275-276
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight4.7 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#71, OCRE#ric.5.tac.71
Obverse descriptionBust of Tacitus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
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 descriptionPax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGVSTI
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Peace provided by the Emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (275-276)  - -
Catalog ID6038229110
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