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Gratian, 24 August 367 - 25 August 383 A.D.

Gratian, son of Valentinian I, became the sole ruler of the Western empire in 375 A.D., and after the catastrophic defeat of the Roman forces at Hadrianopolis the Eastern empire also came under his rule. To better cope with the empire, he elevated general Theodosius to the Eastern throne. Because of a shortage of coinage to meet the payroll, Gratian was abandoned by his troops during the revolt of Magnus Maximus. He was overtaken and killed while fleeing to the Alps.


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RL37678. Bronze AE 4, RIC IX 43, VF, black toning, weight 1.613 g, maximum diameter 15.6 mm, die axis 180o, Thessalonica mint, 9 Aug 378 - 25 Aug 383 A.D.; obverse D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse VOT XV MVLT XX in wreath, TES in ex; rare; $45.00 (€37.35)

Click for a larger photo The Securitas and Gloria types were discountinued shortly after Gratian's accession.
RL39173. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 27c, xxxii, VF, weight 2.620 g, maximum diameter 17.5 mm, die axis 0o, Thessalonica mint, 24 Aug 367 - 17 Nov 375 A.D.; obverse D N GRATIANVS AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, Victory advancing left, wreath in right, palm frond in left, dot over P left, A right, TES in ex; scarce; $40.00 (€33.20)

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RL41629. Bronze AE 2, RIC IX 25(a), aVF, weight 4.369 g, maximum diameter 23.6 mm, die axis 0o, Nicomedia mint, 9 Aug 378 - 25 Aug 383 A.D.; obverse D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust right holding spear and shield; reverse GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Emperor standing left on ship, head right, raising hand, Victory at helm, wreath in left field, SMNA in ex; glossy green patina; $35.00 (€29.05)

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RL40269. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 46a, gVF, weight 2.35 g, maximum diameter 17.3 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch mint, 378 - 383 A.D.; obverse D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse CONCORDIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis enthroned facing holding globe and spear, Q - F / K at sides, ANTA in ex; $30.00 (€24.90)

Click for a larger photo The Securitas and Gloria types were discountinued shortly after Gratian's accession.
RL25608. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 35(c), aVF, weight 1.557 g, maximum diameter 16.8 mm, die axis 180o, Nicomedia mint, 367 A.D.; obverse D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Emperor walking right, dragging captive with right, labarum in left, SMNA in ex; very rare (R3); $30.00 (€24.90)

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RL42916. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 50(a), gF, weight 1.886 g, maximum diameter 18.3 mm, die axis 0o, Antioch mint, 9 Aug 378 - 25 Aug 383 A.D.; obverse D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse VIRTVS ROMANORVM, Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe and spear, Q and F at sides, ANTA in ex; $28.00 (€23.24)

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RL41626. Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 14(c) xxxv, VF, weight 1.966 g, maximum diameter 17.6 mm, die axis 180o, Siscia mint, 24 Aug 367 - 17 Nov 375 A.D.; obverse D N GRATIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA RO-MANORVM, Emperor walking right, dragging captive with right, labarum (Chi-Rho standard) in left, F left, R over A right, DSISCE in ex; scarce; $25.00 (€20.75)


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Obverse legends:

DNGRATIANVSAVG
DNGRATIANVSAVGGAVG

DNGRATIANVSPFAVG





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