Rare Early Issue

226, Lot: 571. Estimate $300. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Gratian. AD 367-383. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.49 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck October AD 367. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Gratian standing facing, head right, holding spear and globe; *CONS(wreath). RIC IX 24; Depeyrot 21/3. VF, some light scratches, possibly mounted at one time. Rare early issue.