Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 1607. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

TACITUS. 275-276 AD. Antoninianus (3.89 gm). Ticinum mint. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA GOTTHI, Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm; P. RIC V 172; Venèra 1280; Cohen 157. Superb EF, dark brown patina. ($150)

This coin marks the victory over the restive Goths in Asia Minor who had originally been hired to assist in Aurelian's campaign against Persia. The rebellion was put down, but the strain of this conflict contributed to the death of the aged emperor.