Description
Roman Empire. Gratian, 367-383. Solidus, Trier. Gold 4.45 g.; 21.3 mm.
Obverse: Bust of Gratian, rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right. Obverse caption: D N GRATIANVS P F AVG //
Reverse: Valens and Gratian both seated facing on a bench, crowned and draped, each with one leg draped, together holding a globe; behind them, Victory standing frontally, wings open; on the ground, a palm leaf. Reverse caption: VICTORIA AVGG // TROBC
RIC: 39c.
A very fine specimen, well-centered, with very attractive relief despite a few flat spots. Rare. Almost uncirculated AU 55-58
Comment
The coin was struck in Trier and bears the image of Gratian, who ruled the western part of the empire alongside Valentinian II, while Valens ruled the eastern part of the empire. The reverse design emphasizes the unity of the empire.
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