Obverse © Ricardo Sergipe – Reverse © somricardo
Obverse © Ricardo Sergipe – Reverse © somricardo
Antoninianus - Tacitus TRANQVILLITAS AVG; Tranquilitas
| 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#291803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tranquillitas, draped, standing left, holding dolphin in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRANQVILLITAS AVG
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Translation:
Tranquillitas Augusti.
Tranquility of the emperor (Augustuts).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Tacitus in 275-276 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, which had been debased over time. The coin's design featured an image of Tacitus on one side and the goddess Tranquillitas (representing tranquility) on the other. The coin's inscription, "TRANQVILLITAS AVG," translates to "Tranquility of the Emperor." This coin was an attempt by Tacitus to restore the Roman Empire's economy and stabilize its currency, which had been affected by years of inflation and political instability.
