Description: Gratian (367 - 383 AD). AE3 Antioch mint AD 378-383 AD. D N GRATIANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS ROMANORVM; Roma seated facing, head to left, holding globe and spear; ANTA in ex.

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 2,58 g

Grade: gVF/gVF

Attribution: RIC IX 50a

Commentary: dark patina, sharp details

History: Gratian renounced the title and office of Pontifex Maximus after an appeal of pagan senator against the removal of Altar of Victory from the Senate House.

Article Number: 005-03-04-45017