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#291768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tacitus, standing right, holding spear and receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVAT MILIT
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Translation:
Conservatori Militum.
Protector of the soldiers.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Tacitus and the inscription "CONSERVAT MILIT," was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 275-276 AD, during the reign of Tacitus, who was the Roman Emperor at the time. This was a period of great political instability, with numerous rival factions vying for power and several emperors being assassinated or overthrown. Despite this turmoil, the Roman Empire continued to function and issue coins like this one, which were used for trade and commerce throughout the empire.