Aureus - Tacitus VICTORIA GOTHICA COS II; Victory
276 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GOTHICA COS II
Translation:
Victoria Gothica. Consul Secundum.
Victory over the Goths. Consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Tacitus (VICTORIA GOTHICA COS II; Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the reign of Tacitus.