Æ In the name of Gratian

€1.00
IssuerUncertain Germanic tribes
Year378-425
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencySolidus (circa 301-750)
CompositionBronze
Weight6.12 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) B/Imit#cf. 27
Obverse descriptionPearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust facing right and surrounded by nonsensical legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N GRAT - IS PF AVC
(Translation: Dominus Noster Gratian Perpetuus Augustus Our Lord, Gratian, perpetual August)
Reverse descriptionTwo people on a boat surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOAINO - NANO ALEA
(Translation: [Gloria Romanorum] [Glory of Rome])
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (378-425) ALEA - Imitating Alexandria mint -
Catalog ID5769877410
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