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20 November 2016
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An extraordinary Solidus of Gratian

Starting Price: 400 CHF
Hammer Price:  700 CHF
Lot 959

Gratian, 367-383. Solidus (Gold, 20mm, 3.56 g 6), a contemporary imitation. D N GRATIANVS P F AVG Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian to right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGG / TRORT (sic!) Valentinian I and Gratian enthroned facing, each with right hand on a globe between them; above, Victory facing with wings spread; palm frond between. Cf. RIC 49b. About extremely fine.


An interesting contemporary imitation of a Treveri issue from 378-383: note its light weight.

Online bidding closes: 20 Nov 2016, 22:59:00 CET Current Date & Time: 26 Apr 2024, 05:53:50 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:700 CHF by madmike (8 bids)
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