Very Rare Gratian Half Siliqua

CNG 105, Lot: 993. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Gratian. AD 367-383. AR Half Siliqua (14mm, 0.91 g, 12h). Rome mint, 2nd officina. Struck AD 378-383. Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm frond; RB. RIC IX 36a; RSC 36†b. Near EF, toned, a couple of small deposits. Very rare.

From the Douglas O. Rosenberg Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd. (2012).