Lot 506: Tacitus. A.D. 275-276. Æ double antoninianus. Tripolis.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 21 (Auction 326)

Description

Tacitus. A.D. 275-276. Æ double antoninianus (23 mm, 3.05 g, 11 h). Tripolis. IMP C M CL TACITVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Tacitus right / CLEMENTIA TEMP, Mars tanding left, holding Victory, spear and shield; */IA. RIC 214; RIC V/1 online -. Scarce mint and rare denomination. Black patina with earthen deposits, a little surface roughness. Good very fine / very fine.

From the Maple Leaf Collection.

The IA in the exergue indicates that the coin has double the silver content of a normal antoninianus (i.e., 10% as opposed to 5%), thus making it a double denomination.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 506
Listing #: 236001
Closed: Friday, September 29, 2017 6:48:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75
Collection: The Maple Leaf Collection

Sold Winning Bid: $70
4 Bid(s)

Description

From the Maple Leaf Collection.

The IA in the exergue indicates that the coin has double the silver content of a normal antoninianus (i.e., 10% as opposed to 5%), thus making it a double denomination.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 506
Listing #: 236001
Closed: Friday, September 29, 2017 6:48:20 PM CT
Estimate: $75
Collection: The Maple Leaf Collection