Antoninianus - Tacitus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) (275-276) front Antoninianus - Tacitus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) (275-276) back
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Antoninianus - Tacitus VICTORIA AVG; Victory

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#291805
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.