Description: Tacitus (275 - 276 AD). AE Antoninianus, Serdica mint. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG; radiate, bare chest bust with slight drapery on far shoulder / CONSERVAT MILIT; Emperor standing left, holding scepter, receiving globe from Mars standing right holding spear, A in center, KA in ex.

Diameter: AE23 mm

Weight: 3,06 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: BnF XII 2391, Venèra Hoard 1727

Commentary: rare bust type; brown patina, well centered with full design

History: After some 30 years and 10 emperors being chosen by the army, Tacitus was again elected by the Roman Senate.

Article Number: 051-08-03-41652