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