Antoninianus - Tacitus ROMAE AETER or ROMAE AETERNAE; Salus
| 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#291792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMAE AETER or ROMAE AETERNAE
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Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Tacitus in 275-276 AD, during a time of economic crisis and inflation. It was made of silver, but its value was not based on the metal's intrinsic value, but rather on the state's guarantee of its value. This coin was used as a means of payment for soldiers, civil servants, and other state employees, and it helped to stabilize the Roman economy during a time of great turmoil.
