Gratian, AE Nummus, Antioch Mint, 379-383 AD – Roma

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Roman Imperial, Gratian, AE Nummus (bronze, 2.17g, 17.7mm), Antioch Mint, 379-383 AD
Obv: D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG; pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian right
Rev: CONCOR-DIA AVGGG; Roma seated facing, helmeted head left, holding globe, Ī˜ under and grounded spear, right leg bared; ANTA in exergue
Ref:Ā  LRBC 2687 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (rough surface otherwise, nice dark brown patina)
Note: Gratian was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 367 to 383. He was the son of Valentinian I and was elevated to the rank of Augustus at a young age. His reign was marked by military campaigns against various barbarian groups and internal challenges within the Roman Empire.Ā  Gratian’s reign was a time of significant military and political challenges. He faced invasions by barbarian groups such as the Goths and internal dissent within the empire. Despite these difficulties, Gratian worked to maintain stability and uphold the unity of the Roman state. The emphasis on concord between the emperors on the coinage reflects the importance of cooperation in governance during his reign. The obverse features a pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gratian facing right. The diadem signifies his imperial status, while the drapery and cuirass highlight his role as a military leader and protector of the empire. The reverse shows Roma seated facing, with her helmeted head turned to the left. She holds a globe in one hand and a grounded spear in the other, with her right leg bared. The globe symbolizes dominion over the world, while the spear represents military strength. Roma, the personification of the city and state of Rome, signifies the enduring power and stability of the empire.

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