© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
Maiorina - Gratianus REPARATIO REIPVB; Rome
| Bronze | 5.08 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gratian (367-383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 378-383 |
| Value | Maiorina (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.08 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Emperor standing facing, head left, holding Victory on globe in left hand, and raising kneeling turreted female with right hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPARATIO REIPVB
SMRB
Translation: Reparatio Republicae (Restoration of the Republic)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman Emperor to be depicted with a beard, Gratianus, who ruled from 378-383 AD. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signified a shift in cultural attitudes towards masculinity and authority.
