© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus PAX AETERNA, Pax
| Silver | 3.90 g | 22.07 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.90 g |
| Diameter | 22.07 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AETERNA
Translation: Eternal peace
Edge
Plain
Comment
Gallia mintInteresting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (PAX AETERNA, Pax) was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced during this period, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering insights into the empire's economic and political climate during the 3rd century AD.
