Gratian; AE4 Cyzicus; vows in wreath
Description:
Gratian (367 - 383 AD). AE4 Cyzicus mint 379 AD. DN GRATIANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VOT XX MVLT XXX within wreath; SMKA in ex.
Diameter:
AE13 mm
Weight:
1,02 g
Grade:
VF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC IX 22a
Commentary:
dark grey patina, good details
History:
The name of the modern French city of Grenoble is rooted in Gratianopolis - renamed so in 381 AD after Gratian.
Article Number:
004-01-05-44757