Gratian. 378-383 AD. AE2 (2.47g, 21mm). Uncertain ‘Barbaric’ mint. Interesting overstrike

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Gratian. 378-383 AD. AE2 (2.47g, 21mm). Uncertain ‘Barbaric’ mint. Obv.: D N GRATIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust to right. Rev.: REPARATIO REIPVB, Emperor standing facing, head to left, raising kneeling woman and holding Victory on globe. Cf. RIC 43a (Rome). Overstruck on older follis. VF.

Very interesting overstrike of an circa 380 AD issue on a circa 320 AD issue of Constantine’s ‘BEATA TRANQVILLITAS’ type from Treveri