Nummus - Gratianus SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Rome

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year375-378
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus (1⁄7200)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.69 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IX#28B, OCRE#ric.9.rom.28B
Obverse descriptionBust of Gratian, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Gratianus pious and happy emperor.)
Reverse descriptionVictory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Sometimes star in right field.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSECVRITAS-REIPVBLICAE
(Translation: Security of the Republic)
EdgePlain
MintSMR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (375-378)  - 1st Officina (Star in field; SMRP; Subtype xvii) -
ND (375-378)  - 2nd Officina (SM♥RB; Subtype xiv) -
ND (375-378)  - 2nd Officina (Star in field; SMRB; Subtype xviii) -
ND (375-378)  - 3rd Officina (SM♥RT; Subtype xv) -
ND (375-378)  - 3rd Officina (Star in field; SMRT; Subtype xix) -
ND (375-378)  - 4th Officina (SM♥RQ; Subtype xvi) -
ND (375-378)  - 4th Officina (Star in field; SMRQ; Subtype xx) -
Catalog ID2156864440
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