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Nummus - Gratianus GLORIA ROMANORVM; Antioch
| Bronze | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gratian (367-383) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 367-383 |
| Value | Nummus (1⁄7200) |
| Currency | Solidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Emperor standing facing head right on ship, raising right hand; Victory seated right at helm; wreath in upper left field, cross in upper right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Translation: Glory of the Romans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nummus - Gratianus coin is that it features the first Christian emperor, Gratian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 367 to 383 AD. The coin's design includes the inscription "GLORIA ROMANORVM" which means "Glory of the Romans," and it was minted in Antioch, which was an important city in the Roman Empire at the time.
