Antoninianus - Tacitus SALVS PVBLICA; 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#291797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera held in left hand serpent held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS PVBLICA
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Translation:
Salus Publica.
Public health.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (SALVS PVBLICA; Salus) from Rome, 275-276 AD, made of silver, is interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Tacitus was the Roman Emperor from 275 to 276 AD, and his reign was marked by political instability, wars with Germanic tribes, and economic struggles. Despite these challenges, the coinage issued during his reign, like the Antoninianus, continued to be made of high-quality silver, reflecting the enduring value of the Roman currency.
