Aureus - Tacitus PAX PERPETVA; Pax
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX PERPETVA
Translation:
Pax Perpetua.
Perpetual peace.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Tacitus (PAX PERPETVA; Pax) has an interesting fact 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, wars, and economic troubles. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Tacitus, including the Aureus, was of high quality and beauty, reflecting the enduring artistic and cultural achievements of the Roman Empire.
