RIC V Online 3955
Diameter 23 mm
Metal Billon
Mint Serdica
Orientation dies 12 h
Rarity R5 - Only one copy identified
Type Aurelianus
Weight 4.58 g
Year of issue 276
Discover my collection in 3D
Virtual Gallery
Roman Empire, Tacitus (275-276), Aurelianus, Serdica mint, 3rd emission, 3rd officina.
Obverse: IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front;
Reverse: VICTOR-IA PERPE-TVA AVG, Victory standing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm against left shoulder, facing Emperor in military dress standing left, right hand outstretched and holding long sceptre in left hand; * in field, KA(•)Γ(•) in exergue;
Notes: The VICTORIA PERPETVA AVG coinage of Tacitus is very rare and sought after; it was only struck at Serdica and it commemorates the victory obtained by the emperor against the Goths who had invaded Asia Minor. This reverse type is not listed in RIC V with this officina mark and this particular example, with the short obverse legend without INVICTVS, is currently unique and was once part of the Mazzini collection.
Reference : RIC V - (c.f. RIC V 201 - unlisted officina mark); RIC V Online 3955; Mazzini 167; BNC, pl. 96, 472;
Collection : Tacitus - Serdica