Antoninianus - Tacitus CLEMENTIA TEMP
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tacitus, standing right, holding sceptre and receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA TEMP
*//KA
Translation:
Clementia Temporum.
A time of peace and calm.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Tacitus and the inscription "CLEMENTIA TEMP," is notable for being one of the first coins to depict a Roman emperor with a beard. Prior to this, most Roman coins featured clean-shaven emperors, so the inclusion of Tacitus' beard on this coin marks a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors. This change in design may have been intended to convey a sense of ruggedness and masculinity, as beards were often associated with these qualities in ancient Rome.
