Aurelianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Tacitus
276 (January-June), issued by Tacitus
Billon
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
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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