Gratian | AE Centenionalis Reference: RIC IX 37A Date: 378-383 CE Obverse: D N GRATIANVS P F AVG; bust pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right Reverse: REPARATIO REIPVB; Emperor, head left, standing facing, with right hand raising kneeling turreted woman, and holding Victory on globe in left. SMTE in exergue Mint: Thessalonica Size: 24.2 mm Weight: 5.29 grams Ex. David Connors. A very nice large bronze coin of the later Roman emperor, Gratian. An interesting type in which the emperor raises the Res Publica (Roman state) personified as a turreted woman. The personification of the Roman state is portrayed in Eastern attire, demonstrating the importance of the new capital, Constantinople. An additional note on the potential irony of this issue viewed from a modern perspective. Our English word "republic" comes from the Latin "res publica". In reading this one could view it as a proclamation that the military dictatorship of the Roman Empire is over and the Republic has returned. Not the case, as the Roman Republic had been dead for 400 years at his point, but nonetheless it shows how the Romans still refereed to their state as the Res Publica even in the late 4th century CE. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only If you purchase multiple items please message me and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!