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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
| Silver | 4.2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.4–4.61 g;Diameter varies: 21–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts the Roman goddess of justice, Aequitas, on the reverse, symbolizes the emperor's efforts to restore balance and stability to the empire after a period of turmoil. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
