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#291750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Tacitus (275-276 AD) is interesting because it features the first Roman emperor to be depicted with a beard. Tacitus, who ruled the Roman Empire during a time of great turmoil, was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. His beard, which was seen as a symbol of wisdom and authority, was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signaled a shift in the cultural and political landscape of the empire.
