Antoninianus - Tacitus CONSERVAT MILIT
| 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#291652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tacitus, standing right, holding spear and receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVAT MILIT
Translation:
Conservatori Militum.
Protector of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Tacitus (275-276 AD) as a replacement for the Denarius, which had been the standard Roman silver coin for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver, but it was smaller and lighter than the Denarius, with a lower silver content. This change in the coinage system was likely done to address the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire at the time, such as inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite its lower value, the Antoninianus remained an important coin in the Roman Empire for many years, and it's still highly sought after by collectors today.