Maiorina - Gratianus GLORIA ROMANORVM, Nicomedia

€285,704.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight5.1 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#25a
Obverse descriptionBust of Gratian, right, helmeted and pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, holding spear and shield in front.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N GRATIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Dominus Noster Gratianus Pius Felix Augustus. Our Lord Gratian, pious and fortunate august.)
Reverse descriptionGratian standing facing, head right, on ship, raising right hand, Victory seated at helm; wreath in left field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA ROMANORVM SMNA
(Translation: The glory of the Roman people)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (378-383) •SMNA - Nicomedia, 1st officina -
ND (378-383) •SMNB - Nicomedia, 2nd officina -
ND (378-383) SMNA - Nicomedia, 1st officina -
Catalog ID5531791980
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