Solidus of Gratian, Gratian and Valentinian II, mi. 377 - mi. 380, Trier

Solidus of Gratien, Gratian and Valentinian II, middle 377 - middle 380, Trier mint.

C. 38 ; MOCZ. 47/2 (Moneta 5) ; RIC. 49b

O/ D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG

     Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian right, viewed from three quarters of face (A'a); pearl diadem. 

R/ VICTOR-IA AVGG // TROBT

     Gratian left and Valentinian II right, seated to face, diademed, wearing toga, holding together a globe ; behind, Victory bust, deployed wings, posed on a cippe ornated with a small cross ; between the augusti, a palm branch posed on the ground.

MO3 : gold, 4,46 gr, 21 mm, 5h.

This coin was discovered in prospecting near Montenero Sabino (057 - Rieti, Italy). 

Referenz : C. 38 ; MOCZ. 47/2 (Moneta 5) ; RIC. 49b

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