© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus FIDES MILITVM; Fides
| Silver | 3.4 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES MILITVM
-/-//XXIϵ
Translation:
Fides Militum.
Loyalty of the soldiers.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.8–4.062 g;Diameter varies: 21.75–23.81 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's production was part of an effort by Tacitus to restore the empire's economy and stabilize its currency, which had been weakened by excessive minting of coins and inflation. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, providing insight into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during Tacitus' reign.
