Ancients
Gratian, Western Roman Empire (AD 367-383). AE4 or BI nummus (13mm, 1.14 gm, 6h). NGC XF 4/5 - 4/5, die shift. Nicomedia, 1st officina, AD 378-383. D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gratian right, seen from front / VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX, legend in four lines within wreath terminating in large jewel; SMNA below. RIC IX 39a1.
From the Rockport Collection. Privately purchased from Heritage Auctions in the 1980s. Sold with original custom holder listing older catalog references.
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