maridvnvm Posted February 10 · Member Share Posted February 10 (edited) I am always on the lookout for coins or types that I didn't think I would find examples of. I like to snack on them when I find them. I was aware of the ROMA AETERNAE type of Tacitus through the Lipanoff fakes of the type. They don't come on to the marker that often. Some have great bust types associated with them and in nice condition they can command a premium. This is not a good condition coin though it is a scarce sub-variety and stands up when compared to the other known examples. Obv:– IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, Radiate, cuirassed bust right Rev:– ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma std. left, shield leaning against throne, holding globe in right hand and long sceptre in left hand. Minted in Siscia (//XXIV). Emission 4. Officina 5. early A.D. 276 Reference:– La Venera Hoard 2317 (1 specimen). RIC temp #3757 (4 examples, Oxford. Vienna, LaVenera, Thun (an unpublished hoard)) https://ric.mom.fr/en/coin/3757 Edited February 10 by maridvnvm 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted February 10 · Patron Share Posted February 10 Coingratulations on acquiring such a scarce variety, @maridvnvm I have a few coins of Tacitus. Old guys (about 75) with neck beards ROCK!! 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted February 10 · Supporter Share Posted February 10 A marvellous addition for your collection. I have one Tacitus and really should get more, the bust details on many examples are great. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims,Coins Posted February 17 · Member Share Posted February 17 Bronze coin (AE Antoninianus) minted at Ticinum during the reign of TACITUS between 275 - 276 A.D. Obv. IMP.C.M.CL.TACITVS.P.AVG.: Rad., dr. & cuir. bust r. Rev. CONCORDIA.MILITVM.: Emperor and Concordia stg. facing each other, clasping r. hands. RICV #. 131. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted February 17 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 17 Tacitus...just Laetitia. Wait how did the DA in New York get on a Roman coin? 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furryfrog02 Posted February 17 · Supporter Share Posted February 17 That's a cool looking Tacitus @maridvnvm! I've only got on Tacitus myself. I've been on the hunt for a Victory reverse but haven't had any luck yet. I will share mine since this reverse hasn't been shared in the thread yet: Tacitus 275-276 AD AE Antoninianus Ticinum Obverse: IMP CM CL TACITVS AVG, radiate bust left, wearing imperial mantle Reverse: SALVS PVBLI, Salus standing right, feeding serpent in arms. Mintmark T 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humilau Posted February 19 · Member Share Posted February 19 Though I don't have many Tacitus in my collection I do have an extremely rare VICTORIA AVG reverse. OBVERSE: IMP C M CL TACITVS P AVG REVERSE: VICTORIA AVG BUST TYPE: D1 FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: /-//P RIC Temp 3642 LV 2068 Although I do have the Probus version from Siscia of the ROMAE AETERNAE reverse. OBVERSE: IMP PROBVS INV AVG REVERSE: ROMAE AETERNAE - Roma seated left on shield, holding globe and sceptre BUST TYPE: A2 FIELD / EXERGUE MARKS: -/-//XXI WEIGHT 3.21g / AXIS: 11h / DIAMETER: 22 mm RIC 742 ALFOLDI 058/001 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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