Tacitus; AE Antoninianus, Serdica; emperor with Mars
50,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,06 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | BnF XII 2391, Venèra Hoard 1727 |
| Commentary: | rare bust type; brown patina, well centered with full design |
Historical Context
After some 30 years and 10 emperors being chosen by the army, Tacitus was again elected by the Roman Senate.
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