Antoninianus - Tacitus VBERITAS AVG or VBERTAS AVG; Uberitas
| 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#291731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin with the inscription "VBERITAS AVG" or "VBERTAS AVG" (Uberitas) is that it was issued during the reign of Emperor Tacitus in 275-276 AD, and it was one of the first coins to feature a female personification of the Roman Empire, Uberitas, on its reverse side. This depiction of Uberitas was a departure from the traditional imagery of male personifications, such as Mars or Jupiter, and it signified a shift in the Roman Empire's ideology towards a more inclusive and diverse representation of power and authority.
