Antoninianus - Tacitus VBERITAS 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#291701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VBERITAS AVG
Translation:
Uberitas Augusti.
To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Tacitus (VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas) (275-276) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Silver is interesting because it was issued during a time of significant political and economic upheaval in the Roman Empire. Tacitus was the Roman Emperor from 275 to 276 AD, and his reign was marked by a series of military campaigns, political intrigue, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage issued during his reign, such as the Antoninianus, continued to be made of high-quality silver, reflecting the enduring value and prestige of the Roman Empire's currency.
