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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 21.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
AEQVITAS AVG
-/Γ//XXI
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.93–4.44 g;Diameter varies: 18.73–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Tacitus in 275 AD, and it was the first coin to feature the image of a Roman emperor wearing a beard. This was a significant departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and marked a shift towards a more barbarian style of leadership. The coin's design was meant to convey the emperor's strength and military prowess, and it was widely used throughout the Roman Empire.
