Tacitus AD 275-276 Billon Antoninianus Cyzicus

Tacitus AD 275-276 Billon Antoninianus

Radiate bust right cuirassed/Tacitus receiving globe from Mars in military attire and holding a spear

Cyzicus

RCV11770; 23mm, 4.04g

This coin comes with previous label

The rise to power of Tacitus is largely unknown however there was a significant delay between the death of Aurelian and Tacitus being declared emperor. During this period coinage was issued in the name of the widowed empress Severina. Tacitus is believed to have been chosen by the Senate having been one of its own members. Tacitus set about campaigning in the east however after a few months he was either assassinated or expired from fever.