Gratian; AE2 Siscia; emperor with kneeling woman
90,00 €
Description
Gratian (367 – 383 AD). AE2, Siscia mint 378-383 AD. D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / REPARATIO REIPVB; emperor standing facing, head left, right hand raising kneeling turreted woman, Victory on globe in left, ASISC in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE23 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,46 |
| Grade: | VF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC IX 26(a) |
| Commentary: | olive-green patina, good details, well centered |
Historical Context
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.
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