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Tacitus, late 275 to June 276
Mint: Ticinium
Date: late 275
IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG // VICTORIA GOTTHI - P
In late 275, Tacitus turned his attention to an invasion of the Pontic Goths in Asia Minor. Tacitus' troops seemed to have achieved early victories, which resulted in the issue of the VICTORIA GOTTHI coins. Tacitus assumed the title of "Gothicus Maximus" in spring 276.
RIC online 3399.
RIC 172
Collection : Tacitus