Gratian                 367 - 383 A.D.

 

An early supporter of Christianity, Gratian vigorously and systematically rooted out paganism wherever he could and went so far as to refuse the title of Pontifex Maximus, the highest religious position, feeling that it belonged to a true religious leader. His early career was marked by his competent dealing with the troublesome barbarians north of Italy while later in his career he withdrew somewhat from his duties to spend his time hunting instead. He died at the hands of his own soldiers to avert a bloody civil war against Magnus Maximus who was fast approaching.

 

 

Obv-DNGRATIAN VSPFAVG Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.

Rev-REPARATIO REIPVB Gratian holding Victory and raising a crowned kneeling woman with right arm.

VM-38, RIC 26b.1

Obv-DNGRATIANVSPFAVG Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.

Rev-SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE Victory walking left holding wreath, D in left field.

VM 45

Obv-DN GRATIANVS PF AVG Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.

Rev-GLORIA RO-MANORVM Gratian advancing right with labarum and dragging captive. P in left field, *K in right field. DSISC in ex.

Obv-DN GRATIANVS PF AVG Pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.

Rev-GLORIA RO-MANORVM Gratian advancing right with labarum and dragging captive. * in left field, *B in right field.