Gratian; AE3 Aquileia; emperor dragging captive

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Description

Gratian (367 – 383 AD). AE3 Aquileia mint 367-375 AD. D N GRATIANVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / GLORIA ROMANORVM; emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding labarum in left; (dot)SMAQS in ex.

Specifications

Diameter [mm]: AE18
Weight [g]: 1,78
Grade: VF/aVF
Attribution: RIC IX Aquileia 11c, type xvii (b)
Commentary: scarce; green patina, good details, minor flan break

Historical Context

The population of modern Aquileia - some 3.000 inhabitants - is a mere fraction of 100.000 in the 2nd century AD.

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