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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus SALVS AVG; Salus
| Silver | 3.5 g | 23.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
C/*//-
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.392–3.64 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 image of Roman emperors and signaled a shift towards a more relaxed attitude towards personal grooming in the Roman Empire.
