Details
LOT 3368
Gratian BI 23mm. AD 367-383.
Rome mint; struck AD 378-383. 3rd officina. D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right / REPARATIO REIPVB, emperor standing facing, head to left, right hand raised, holding Victory on globe with left; kneeling woman to right on left, SMRT in exergue. RIC IX 43a. Very Fine.(7.54gr, 23mm, 5h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired at an UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, collector;
Collector's ticket included.
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