Tacitus; BI Antoninianus; Securitas
Description:
Tacitus (275 - 276 AD). BI Antoninianus, Ticinum mint. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / SECVRIT PERP; Securitas standing left, leaning on short column, placing right hand on head, UI in ex.
Diameter:
BI21 mm
Weight:
3,6 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC 163
Commentary:
minor flan crack, some porosity, good portrait
History:
Tacitus became emperor in his seventies, being surpassed only by Gordian I, who was 79 at the time of his accession.
Article Number:
057-02-05-42384