Gratian. A.D. 367-383. Æ Medallion. Rome, A.D. 378-383.

May 13, 2005
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Gratian. A.D. 367-383. Æ Medallion (12.36 g). Rome, A.D. 378-383. D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left on throne, shield at side, holding globe in extended right hand and long, sceptre in left; RT. RIC IX 42a.2; Gnecchi II p. 158, 2, pl. 140, 7 (same obverse die); Toynbee, p. 187; Dressel -; BMCREM -; MRV 124; BMFA -; Cohen 88. Good VF, brown patina. Very rare.

Ex Leo Benz Collection (Lanz 100, 20 November 2000), 623; MMAG 76 (19-20 September 1991), 914; MMAG list 156 (March 1956), 38.