Gratian; AE3 Treveri; Victory
Description:
Gratian (367 - 383 AD). AE3 Treveri mint; DN GRATIANVS PF AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM: Victory advancing left with wreat and palm branch; TRP· in ex.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
2,52 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
RIC IX Trier 31c type x (a); Sear 20083
Commentary:
scarce or rather rare; olive-brownish patina, some deposits
History:
The male line of the Valentinian dynasty ended with Gratian in 383 AD and his half-brother, Valentinian II, 9 years later but through the duaghter of Valentinian I, Galla, the dynastic line reached to Placidia - the wife on emperor Olybrius.
Article Number:
010-01-01-45261