Tacitus; AE Antoninianus, Serdica; emperor with Mars
315,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,22 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC V online 3910 |
| Commentary: | wery rare bust; dark grey patina with contrasting sandy deposits |
Historical Context
Tacitus was the last Roman Emperor elected by the Senate.






