1 Follis / AE3 Western Roman Empire (285-476) Bronze Gratian (35 ...

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Denomination:

1 Follis
AE3

Metal:

Bronze

State:

Western Roman Empire (285-476)

Issue year(s):

367-375

Person:

Gratian (359-383)

Gratian, AE3, August 24, 367-November 17, 375, Second Period, Siscia, Officina
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D N GRATIANVS P F AVG

Pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right

GLORIA RO_MANORVM

Emperor advancing right, labarum with Chi-Rho banner in left hand, dragging captive with right

F | A / hR (ligate) across fields DSISCE in exergue 17mm x 18mm, 2.70g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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