Gratian (376 B.C. – 83 A. D.)
AE 4 15 mm, 1.96 gm
Obv: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE (The Security of the Republic)
Pearl diadem head left
Rx: D N GRATIANVS P F AVG
(Dominus: lord) (Noster: our) (GRATIANVS: Gratianus/Gratinan) (Pius: loyal) (Felix: blessed) (AVG: Augustus/revered one
Victory walking, crown
Mint Mark not visible
Gratian (Flavius Gratianus) was born April 18, 359 to emperor Valentinian I and Marina Severa. He became consulate of 336 with Flavius Dagalifus. Gratian was named consul for the second time in 371 along with Petronius Probus, and again in 374, with Flavius Equitius. That year he also married Constantia, daughter of the late emperor Constantius II. He was soon appointed Augustus of the West, and as he grew into more rule. He was known for the assimilation of barbarians, but his inability to handle battle left the empire in a state of distress under his rule. He was a decent ruler, but not what the Roman Empire needed at the time.
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