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Aurelianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Tacitus
Ancient Roman276 (January-June), issued by Tacitus
- Attribution
- Roman, minted in Ticinum
- Medium
- Billon
- Physical dimensions
- Diam.: 2.4 cm (1 in.)
- Credit line
- Gift of William F. Dunham
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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.
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