Aureus - Tacitus VIRTVS AVG; Mars
| 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#291812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Tacitus and Mars, minted between 275-276 AD, is an interesting artifact from the Roman Empire. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it contains a rare and valuable mistake. The Latin inscription on the coin, "VIRTVS AVG," is a typo that should read "VIRTVS AVGVSTI," which means "the virtue of the emperor." This error makes the coin even more valuable and unique to collectors and historians.