Antoninianus - Tacitus SPES PVBLICA
| 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#291802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding palm, presenting wreath to Tacitus, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPES PVBLICA
-/-//S
Translation:
Spes Publica.
Hope of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (SPES PVBLICA) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted 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 conflict, with the Empire facing threats from external forces such as the Goths and Vandals, as well as internal strife and power struggles. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Roman Empire continued to be an important symbol of power and authority, with coins like the Antoninianus serving as a means of communication and propaganda for the ruling elite.
