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Roman Empire, Tacitus (275-276 AD), Æ Antoninianus, silvered

275-276 AD, Serdica mint

Roman Empire, Tacitus (275-276 AD), Æ Antoninianus, silvered
Roman Empire, Tacitus (275-276 AD), Æ Antoninianus, silvered
Roman Empire, Tacitus (275-276 AD), Æ Antoninianus, silvered
Roman Empire, Tacitus (275-276 AD), Æ Antoninianus, silvered
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Article code:  24-0644
Tacitus AD 275-276, silvered Æ antoninianus, struck Serdica.

Obverse: IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: PROVIDEN DEOR, Providentia standing right, holding two standards, facing Sol, standing left, holding globe and raising right hand.

Diameter: 21 mm
RIC 195-196
VF with most of silvering present, EF bold portrait, mintmark not clearly visible.
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Tacitus, Roman Emperor who ruled just over 6 months from December 275 - June 276 AD. He was elected by the Senate after the assassination of Aurelian. During his short reign he campaigned against the Goths, the Heruli and won victories in Asia Minor. For his victory against the barbarian tribes he was given the name ‘Gothicus Maximus'.

It is uncertain whether he was murdered by his soldiers or died of disease. His successor was his half brother, Florian, who ruled for three months before being killed by his soldiers.

PROVIDEN(TIA) DEOR(VM): Latin for 'Foresight of the Gods'

Providentia: Roman personification of foresight, foreknowledge and providence.


Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material AE (copper/bronze), Silver
Country Roman Empire
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