Antoninianus - Tacitus PAX AVG; Pax
| 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#291782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVG
-/-//Q
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Tacitus in 275-276 AD, and it was the first coin to feature the image of a Roman emperor with a beard. This was a significant departure from the traditional clean-shaven images of Roman emperors that had been seen on coins up until that point. The beard on the coin was seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority, and it helped to solidify Tacitus' reputation as a strong and capable leader.