{"product_id":"high-grade-antoninianus-of-tacitus-275-76-ce-lyons-mint-roman-empire-ric-27","title":"High grade antoninianus of Tacitus (275-76 CE), Lyons mint, Roman Empire (RIC 27)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIMP CL TACITVS AVG Radiant Bust right, cuirassed and draped \/\/ FIDES MILITVM Fides standing head left with two legionary standards in hands, BA in exergue. 23mm, 3.35 grams. Mint of Lyons. RIC 27, Cohen 47, Sear(5) 11780.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice high grade examples with much of the original silvering. Rare this nice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTacitus was a Roman emperor who ruled briefly from 275 to 276 AD during the turbulent period known as the Crisis of the Third Century. After the assassination of Emperor Aurelian, Tacitus - an elderly senator reportedly chosen by the Senate and army - became emperor at about seventy-five years of age. He worked to restore stability and campaigned successfully against Gothic and other barbarian invasions in Asia Minor. His reign lasted only a few months before he died suddenly, possibly from illness or assassination. Tacitus was succeeded by his half-brother Florianus, continuing the rapid succession of rulers characteristic of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NumisMall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51284717961531,"sku":"x11803-61103","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/1750\/6710\/files\/w61103.jpg?v=1779811122","url":"https:\/\/www.numismall.com\/products\/high-grade-antoninianus-of-tacitus-275-76-ce-lyons-mint-roman-empire-ric-27","provider":"NumisMall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}