Florian

M. Annius Florianus

Dynasty: Family of Tacitus

Was the maternal half brother of the emperor Tacitus (275-6). He suceeded his brother immediately after his death in 176, but his claim was soon disputed by Probus. After two months in offices their armiies met, but Florian's own troops murdered him and surrendered to Probus, even though Probus had fewer troops

Obverse Legends on coins depicting Florian

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• IMP ANNIVS FLORIANVS AVG
• IMP C AN FLORIANVS AVG
• IMP C FLORIANVS AVG
• IMP C FLORIANVS PIVS FELIX AVG
• IMP C M AN FLORIANVS AVG
• IMP C M AN FLORIANVS P AVG
• IMP C M AN FLORIANVS PF AVG
• IMP C M AN FLORIANVS PIVS F AVG
• IMP C M ANN FLORIANVS AVG
• IMP C M ANN FLORIANVS P AVG
• IMP C M ANNIVS FLORIANVS AVG
• IMP FLORIANVS AVG
• IMP M AN FLORIANVS AVG
• IMP M ANN FLORIANVS P AVG
• IMP M ANNIVS FLORIANVS AVG
• IMP M ANNIVS FLORIANVS PF AVG
• VIRTVS FLORIANI AVG

Coins of Florian currently available

Florian Silver antoninianus issued AD 276 Obv: IMP C M AN FLORIANVS P AVG, Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right Rev: FELICITAS AVG, Felicitas, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and caduceus in left hand Good Very Fine   |   AUD $220.00