Gratian, 367-383. Solidus (Gold, 22 mm, 4.38 g, 11 h), Thessalonica, 378-383. D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian to right. Rev. VICTOR-IA AVGG / TESOB Two emperors enthroned facing, each with his right hand on a globe held between them; above, Victory facing with wings spread; at their feet between them, palm branch. Depeyrot 34/1. RIC 34b.1. Well-struck and lustrous. Small scuff on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection, ex Roma XI, 7 April 2016, 879 and Lanz 28, 7 May 1984, 817.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 3'600 CHF |
Estimate | 4'500 CHF |