Tacitus; AE Antoninianus, Serdica; emperor with Mars
Description:
Tacitus (275 - 276 AD). AE Antoninianus, Serdica mint, early 276 AD. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG; radiate bust left, with traces of drapery on both shoulders / CONSERVAT MILIT; Mars standing right, holding spear in his left hand and presenting globe to emperor standing left, holding spear in his left hand, A in lower field; KA in ex.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
3,22 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC V online 3910
Commentary:
very rare bust; dark grey patina with contrasting sandy deposits
History:
Tacitus was the last Roman Emperor elected by the Senate.
Article Number:
021-07-02-44365