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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus SALVS PVBLICA; Salus
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22.5 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS PVBLICA
C/*//-
Translation:
Salus Publica.
Public health.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.43–3.76 g;Diameter varies: 21.8–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (SALVS PVBLICA; Salus) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued in 275-276 AD, during the reign of Tacitus, who was the Roman Emperor at the time. This was a period of political instability and military conflict, with the Empire facing threats from external forces and internal power struggles. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its influence on the development of currency and trade.
