Antoninianus - Tacitus PROVIDENTIA DEORVM
| 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#291689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tacitus, standing right, holding ensign, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDENTIA DEORVM
Translation:
Providentia Deorum.
Providence of the gods.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (PROVIDENTIA DEORVM) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 275-276 AD, during Tacitus' reign as Emperor, which lasted from 275-276 AD. 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, indicating that the empire's minting practices remained robust even during times of political upheaval.
