Aureus - Tacitus MARS VICTOR, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year275-276
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight4.9 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#112, OCRE#ric.5.tac.112
Obverse descriptionBust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, right or bust of Tacitus, laureate, draped, 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 descriptionMars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; at his feet, captive, hand raised to head.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
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Mint
MintageND (275-276)  - -
Catalog ID1757530060
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