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Solidus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gratian

375-378
Gold

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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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