© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Tacitus VBERITAS AVG or VBERTAS AVG; Uberitas
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VBERITAS AVG or VBERTAS AVG
-/-//XXIϵ
Translation:
Uberitas Augusti.
To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.06–4.299 g;Diameter varies: 21–21.58 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (VBERITAS AVG or VBERTAS AVG; Uberitas) is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 275-276 AD, a period of high inflation and currency devaluation, which led to the introduction of new coinage systems. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a widely used denomination and was an important symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence.
