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Aureus - Tacitus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| Gold | 4.2 g | 20 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 | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291840 |
|---|---|
| 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
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Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.98–4.35 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 was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms. The coin's design features an image of the goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), and an image of Tacitus on the reverse (back side). The coin's inscription, "ROMAE AETERNAE," translates to "Eternal Rome," which reflects the Roman Empire's belief in its own eternal nature and the idea that Rome would last forever.
