Gratian 367 - 383 A.D.
Gratian 367 - 383 A.D.
| Coin Description | Gratian, AE 19mm, Grade ??, The coin is very brittle and has a very serrated edge. VM 45 |
| Obverse | The portrait is of Gratian a pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right. The legend reads DN GRATIANVS PF AVG meaning: DN (Dominus Noster /our lord showing the emperor to be the supreme ruler) GRATIANVS (his name) PF (Pius Felix / Dutiful and Wise) AVG Augustus which defines him as being the emperor. The legend is broken which is a sign of the highest respect and signifies him as the senior Augustus |
| Reverse | The reverse shows Victory advancing left, holding wreath & palm (both symbols of victory and triumph). The legend reads SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE which translates as "The strength of the state". |
| Mint | The mintmark is unfortunately unreadable. |
| The Entire Story | The entire story of this coin would read: Our Lord Gratianus the Dutiful and Wise Augustus and "The strength of the state" is of course provided by Gratian and symbolized by Victory. |
