MA93738. Billon antoninianus, MER-RIC T4002 (2 spec.); BnF XII pl. 97, 484; RIC V-1 208, F, well centered, corrosion, rough, 5th officina, Cyzicus (Kapu Dagh, Turkey) mint, weight 3.089g, maximum diameter 22.7mm, die axis 345
o, issue 1, Nov - Dec 275; obverse IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse SPES PVBLICA (the hope of the public), Victory, on left, standing right, palm in left hand against left shoulder, with right hand presenting wreath to Tacitus; Tacitus, on right, standing left, wearing military garb, holding long scepter vertical behind in left hand, E low center, K A in exergue;
very rare;
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