Nummus - Gratianus CONCORDIA AVGGG, H/N - palm, Constantinopolis

€398,532.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year378-383
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#56a, OCRE#ric.9.cnp.56A
Obverse descriptionBust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Gratian, pious, happy emperor.)
Reverse descriptionConstantinopolis, helmeted, head left, seated facing, holding globe and partly seen spear, right leg bare. Letters in left field. Palm branch in right field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONCOR-DIA AVGGG H N
(Translation: The good agreement between the emperors.)
Edge
MintCONS
Constantinople (ancient),modern-day Istanbul, Turkey (330-476)
MintageND (378-383)  - 3rd Officina (CONSΓ; Subtype 6) -
Catalog ID5967116170
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