Aureus - Tacitus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| 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#291754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG
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Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Tacitus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the reign of Tacitus.
