italy antoninianus High grade of Tacitus (275-76 CE), Lyons mint, Roman Empire (RIC 27) circulated

IMP CL TACITVS AVG Radiant Bust right, cuirassed and draped // FIDES MILITVM Fides standing head left with two legionary standards in hands, BA in exergue. 23mm, 3.35 grams. Mint of Lyons. RIC 27, Cohen 47, Sear(5) 11780.

Nice high grade examples with much of the original silvering. Rare this nice.

Tacitus was a Roman emperor who ruled briefly from 275 to 276 AD during the turbulent period known as the Crisis of the Third Century. After the assassination of Emperor Aurelian, Tacitus - an elderly senator reportedly chosen by the Senate and army - became emperor at about seventy-five years of age. He worked to restore stability and campaigned successfully against Gothic and other barbarian invasions in Asia Minor. His reign lasted only a few months before he died suddenly, possibly from illness or assassination. Tacitus was succeeded by his half-brother Florianus, continuing the rapid succession of rulers characteristic of the era.

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