Tacitus (AD 275–276) Roman Empire BI Aurelianianus NGC F

Tacitus — A Brief Emperor Between Aurelian and Probus

This billon aurelianianus represents Tacitus, an elderly senator chosen emperor after the death of Aurelian.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Tacitus
• Reign and issue period: AD 275–276
• Empire/region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: Aurelianianus (radiate denomination)
• Metal: BI (billon; silver-alloy coinage)
• NGC grade: F — Fine
• Sheldon scale equivalent: 12
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

Tacitus — Short Reign and Uncertain End

Tacitus became emperor after an interregnum following Aurelian’s assassination. He campaigned in Asia Minor against Gothic and Herulian raiders.

He died after only months in power, with ancient sources disagreeing whether illness or violence was responsible. His brother Florian briefly succeeded him before Probus prevailed.

What This Coin Tells Us

The aurelianianus was a reformed radiate denomination typically struck in billon with a silvered surface.

Tacitus’ compact coinage provides a contemporary record of a reign otherwise known through conflicting later accounts.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one billon aurelianianus of Tacitus in an NGC Ancients holder with the stated grade. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.