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#291827 |
|---|---|
| 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 featuring Tacitus (CONSERVAT MILIT) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's minting period, 275-276 AD, coincided with a series of civil wars, known as the Year of the Four Emperors, which saw the rise and fall of several emperors in quick succession. Despite this instability, the coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout the empire, a testament to the resilience of the Roman economy and the enduring value of silver currency.
