Gratian; AE3 Cyzicus; vows in wreath
Description:
Gratian (367 - 383 AD). AE3 Cyzicus mint 379 AD. DN GRATIANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / VOT X MVLT XX within wreath; SMK... in ex.
Diameter:
AE15 mm
Weight:
1,08 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
RIC IX Cyzicus 21a
Commentary:
scarce; brown patina with some contrasting green deposits
History:
Cyzicus was a place of cult of Kore a Demeter with secret ceremonies going well into the 3rd century.
Article Number:
007-04-01-45489