Aureus - Tacitus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| 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#291712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; beside her, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
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 was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. The coin features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on one side and an image of Tacitus on the other, with the inscription "ROMAE AETERNAE" (Eternal Rome) on the rim. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact today, and it provides a glimpse into the economic and political systems of ancient Rome.