Code: 12444
This is an ancient Roman gold solidus of emperor Gratian struck at the Milan mint between 379 - 383 AD
Obverse: D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, " Our Lord Gratian, pious and fortunate emperor" Diademed and draped bust of emperor facing right.
Reverse: VICTOR-IA AVGG, "Victory of the Augusts (Emperor's)" Two emperors seated facing, holding globe, victory between
It's a superb coin, VF and toned, from an old collection.
CULTURE: Roman
DENOMINATION: Solidus
MATERIAL: Gold
DATE: 367 - 383 (this coin minted betwee 379 - 383 AD)
MINTMARK: COM (Milan, Italy)
SIZE: 20mm diameter
WEIGHT: 4.42 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC IX Milan 5d, rated scarce; Cohen 38.
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection, Honiton, Devon
