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Aurelianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Tacitus

276 (January-June), issued by Tacitus

Roman, minted in Ticinum

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the empperor Tacitus, facing right and wearing a radiate crown, cuirass and paludamentum.

On the back (reverse), the figure of Providence stands, facing left while holding a globe and a scepter.

Billon

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