Antoninianus - Tacitus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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#291805 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, holding diadem, flying left between two shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG
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Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin with Tacitus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Tacitus was the Roman Emperor from 275 to 276 AD, and his reign was marked by political instability, military conflicts, and economic troubles. Despite these challenges, the coinage issued during his reign, including the Antoninianus, remained of high quality and aesthetic appeal, showcasing the resilience and craftsmanship of Roman minting techniques.