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Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Imperial, Roman – 372 AD
Emperor Gratian
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian facing right.
Reverse: Victory seated right on cuirass and shield while inscribing her shield.
LEGEND
Obv. D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Emperor Gratian facing right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGSTORVM, Victory seated right on cuirass and upright shield; inscribing VOT/V/MVL/X in three lines on shield; Chi-Rho in right field below shield; ANOBB below.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Solidus. Metal: AV Gold. Weight: 4.39 grams. Mint: Antioch. Date: 372 AD.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage 21a.1; Depeyrot 38/7; Cohen 48.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution