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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus CLEMENTIA TEMP; Mars
| Silver | 4.2 g | 23 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 | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing or walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA TEMP
*/-//KA
Translation:
Clementia Temporum.
A time of peace and calm.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.57–4.84 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Tacitus and the goddess Clementia, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Tacitus was the Roman Emperor from 275 to 276 AD, and his reign was marked by political instability, military conflicts, and economic troubles. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Tacitus' reign, including the Antoninianus, remained of high quality and aesthetic appeal, reflecting the enduring cultural and artistic achievements of the Roman Empire.
