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Aureus - Tacitus PAX PVBLICA; Pax
| Gold | 4.7 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX PVBLICA
Translation:
Pax Publica.
Peace of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.69–4.74 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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's interesting to note that Tacitus was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength, which is reflected in the coin's design. The coin's obverse features an image of Tacitus wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, while the reverse depicts Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, standing on a rock and holding an olive branch and a scepter. The coin's design symbolizes Tacitus' efforts to bring peace and prosperity to the Roman Empire.
