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Solidus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gratian

375-378

Roman, minted in Trier

Trier

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Gratian, wearing a diadem and facing right.
On the back (reverse) two emperors are shown seated, holding globe between them.

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Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium