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#291708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, 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 - Tacitus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Tacitus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 275 to 276 AD. It is made of gold and features an image of the goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which is an interesting fact in itself. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of peace and prosperity throughout the empire, which was a key focus of Tacitus' reign. Despite being minted over 1,700 years ago, this coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians today.
