TACITUS, A.D. 275-276. AV Aureus (4.69 gms), Serdica Mint, A.D. 276. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Brushed. RIC-3918.13 (online; this coin cited); Calico-4097 (this coin illustrated); Estiot-102a (this coin). Obverse: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: Roma seated left on shield, holding scepter and victoriola; SC. Very well centered and struck, this highly lustrous specimen dazzles with sharp details and no evidence of handling. From the Dr. Michael Rogers Collection.<p>Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica 24 (12/2002) Lot # 213.<p>Ex: Oslo_Mynthandel 41 (1998) Lot # 1299.<p>Ex: Numismatica Ars Classica 10 (4/1997) Lot # 681.
