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#291826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tacitus, standing right, holding sceptre and receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVAT MILIT
A//KA
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 minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Tacitus, who was the Roman Emperor from 275 to 276 AD. This was a period of political instability, as the Roman Empire was facing threats from external forces, such as the Goths and the Vandals, and was also experiencing internal strife and power struggles. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which were used as a means of payment and exchange throughout the empire.