Roman Egypt, Alexandria

$50.00

Tacitus.

Potin Tetradrachm (7.2 grams).

Tacitus was Roman Emperor from 275 to 276. During his short reign he campaigned against the Goths and the Heruli, for which he received the title Gothicus Maximus. Tacitus died of fever at Tyana in Cappadocia in June 276.

Categories: ,

Description

Tacitus.

Potin Tetradrachm (7.2 grams).

Tacitus was Roman Emperor from 275 to 276. During his short reign he campaigned against the Goths and the Heruli, for which he received the title Gothicus Maximus. Tacitus died of fever at Tyana in Cappadocia in June 276.

Additional information

Origin

Ancient Rome

Date

275/6 A.D.

Obverse

Bust right.

Reverse

Dikaiosyne standing left.