1227 cgc – GRATIAN A.D. 367-383

Bronze maiorina
A. DN GRATIANVS PF AVG
R. GLORI-A ROMA-NORUM
5 rows, 2 turrets, no doors, S between turrets
ø 21.0, gr. 3.93 , die axis 180°,R2
countermark, desert patina
extremely rare
1227cgc 678 pc Ric IX Trier 29d, LRBC 91, page 47
H.Cohen Paris 1892 page 129
Roman coins, D.R.Sear 19995 Although sometimes described as a small medal, this very rare type seems to have formed part of the regular coinage. It may represent a short-lived attempt by Valentinian I in 368 to revive the maiorina denomination abandoned by Constantius II in the 350s. LRBC 89-91, pg 47.
Athena Numismatics, VCoins 2016

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