Lot 3399

Description

Gratian, (A.D. 367-383), silver siliqua, Rome mint, (2.07 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust of Gratian to right, around DN GRATIA NVS PF AVG, rev. VRBS ROMA around, Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and inverted spear, R * E in exergue, (S.19965, RIC 35a, RSC 86a) (illustrated); Magnus Maximus, (A.D. 383-388), silver siliqua, Trier mint, issued 384-388, (2.12 g), obv. pearl-diademed bust to right of Magnus Maximus, around D N MAG MAX IMVS PF AVG, rev. Roma seated facing head to left on throne holding globe and reversed spear, VIRTVS RO MANORVM around, TRPS in exergue, (S.20644, RIC 84b, RSC 20a). Toned, nearly very fine. (2)

Ex Triton III, lot 1729 (part) and previously the Collection of Cornelius C. Vermeule III with tickets.