Antoninianus - Tacitus SALVS PVBLI; 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#291794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS PVBLI
-/-//T
Translation:
Salus Publica.
Public health.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Tacitus (275-276 AD) and was the first coin to feature the image of a Roman emperor wearing a beard. This was a significant departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and marked a shift towards a more barbarian style of leadership. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea of a strong and powerful leader, and the beard was seen as a symbol of masculinity and authority.
