Gratian; AE3 Antioch; Roma seated
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