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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus MARTI PACIF; Mars
| Silver | 3.7 g | 22 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mars, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI PACIF
-/-//S
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.78–4.36 g;Diameter varies: 21–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (MARTI PACIF; Mars) 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 political instability, with multiple emperors ruling in quick succession and numerous uprisings and rebellions taking place throughout the empire. Despite this, the coinage of Tacitus' reign is notable for its high quality and consistent design, with the Antoninianus coin being a prime example. It features a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse, and Tacitus' image on the obverse. The coin's silver content and weight of 3.7g also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.
