Description
Flavius Gratianus, Western Augustus of the Valentinianic Dynasty 367-383 AD, Gold Solidus (4.43g, 21mm), Trier mint 373-375 AD. Obverse: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian facing to the right, legend surrounds, “DN GRATIANVS PF AVG”. Reverse: Gratian and Valentinian I enthroned facing forward, each draped and holding globe together, Victoria above with wings spread, mintmark “TROBT” in exergue, legend surrounds, “VICTORIA AVGG”. RIC-39c; Depeyrot-43/3. A captivating piece with a bold rendition of Gratian and his father Valentinian I on the reverse, small deposit on reverse and minor edge bump otherwise evenly worn and choicely centred, a bold near Extremely Fine.
The Obverse Latin legend reads “Dominus Noster, Gratiānus, pius fēlīx Augustus”, with an English translaton of “Our Lord, Gratian, the blessed and pious Augustus”. The Reverse Latin legend reads “Victōria Augustōrum”, with an English translation of “Victory of the Augusti”.