The Roman Empire
Gratian, 367 – 383
While a rare portrait type of Gratian with beard exists, his typical portrait is beardless. The future book on Roman portraiture will show both types (see introduction to this catalogue). AMP. Solidus, Treviri 361-375, AV 4.45 g. D N GRATIANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VICTOR – IA AVGG Two emperors seated facing, holding globe between them; behind them, Victory facing with spread wings. In lower centre field, palm-branch upright. In exergue, TR•OB•. C 38. RIC 17f. Depeyrot 42/3. Almost invisible scraper on obverse, otherwise extremely fine