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Very interesting coin with unusual legends on both sides. This reverse type propagandizes that Gratian is destined to fulfill the Messianic prophecy of the Sybilline books, bringing in a golden era of justice and plenty
Bronze AE 3, RIC IX 15, VF, Arles mint, 1,5 g, 19 mm, 24 Aug 367 - 17 Nov 375 A.D.; obverse D N GRATIANVS AVGG AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI (glorious new age), Emperor standing facing, head left, labarum (Chi-Rho standard) in right, resting left on shield, TCON in ex; scarce
