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

Diameter: AE17 mm

Weight: 2,38 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: cf. RIC IX Aquileia 35a

Commentary: rare type for Rome; dark grey patina with contrasting deposits

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: 061-08-05-42750