© Patrick Bedouet
© Patrick Bedouet
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#291828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 significant economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually debased, meaning that it contained less silver than previous coins, which had been standard practice for some time. This was done to increase the number of coins in circulation and stimulate the economy, but it ultimately contributed to inflation and further eroded the empire's economic stability. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus for centuries, and they remain an important part of numismatic history.
