The Roman Empire
Tacitus, 275 – 276. Aureus, Siscia end 275-early 276, AV 5.31 g.
Description: IMP CM CLA TACITVS AVG Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. ROMAE AETE – RNAE Roma seated on throne l., holding globe and sceptre; shield leaning against throne.
References: C 121 var. (laureate only)
RIC 117 (Ticinum)
CBN 1717
Calicò 4110 (this coin)
Biaggi 1604 (this coin)
Jameson 290 (this coin)
Condition:Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A magnificent portrait of excellent style. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Provenance: Rollin & Feuardent sale 20-28 April 1896, Montagu, 688
Leu sale 22, 1979, 352
NAC sale 27, 2004, 482
Rauch sale 90, 2012, 818
The Jameson collection
The Biaggi collection