Antoninianus - Tacitus VICTORIA PERPETVA AVG
| 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#291838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Tacitus, standing left.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VICTORIA PERPETVA AVG
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Translation:
Victoria Perpetua Augusti.
Perpetual victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Tacitus in 275-276 AD, and it was the first coin to feature the image of a Roman emperor with a beard. This was a significant departure from the traditional clean-shaven images of Roman emperors that had been featured on coins up until that point. The beard on the coin was seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority, and it marked a shift in the way that Roman emperors were perceived and represented.