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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.879
People
Gratian, Roman (r. 367 - 383 CE)
Title
Coin (AE3) of Gratian, Thessalonica
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
367-383
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Thessalonike (Macedonia)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Late, to Early Byzantine
Culture
Roman Imperial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/182288

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.28 g
Die Axis
11
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: DN GRATIANVS PF AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: GLORIA ROMANORVM

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC IX 26c or 31, p. 178-9

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.879
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obverse: Bust of Gratian r., draped, cuirassed, with diadem.
Reverse: Emperor advancing r. with r. hand dragging captive and holding standard in l. Illegible letter in field r. TES in exergue.

Verification Level

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