Nummus - Gratianus SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, E-C, Arelate

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year375-378
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.31 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#19B (xvia), OCRE#ric.9.ar.19B
Obverse descriptionBust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N GRATIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Gratian pious successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionVictory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Letters across fields. Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE E - C
(Translation: The security of the state.)
Edge
MintCON
Arelatum / Constantina, modern-day
Arles, France (313-476)
MintageND (375-378)  - 1st Officina (PCON) -
Catalog ID8847323900
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