Two Solidi - Gratianus

€460,016.00
Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year367-375
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Solidi
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionGold
Weight8.91 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBust of Gratianus right, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed with lettering around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD N GRATI-ANVS AVG
(Translation: Our Lord Gratian, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionPersonified cities of Rome and Constantinopolis, both helmeted and draped, seated on thrones across from each other while each holds Victory on globe and sceptre. Christogram at top. Mintmark and officina in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLORIA - R-O-MANORVM
(Translation: Glory of the Romans.)
Edge
MintANTOB
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (367-375)  - 4th Officina (ANTOBQ) -
Catalog ID8076230290
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