Gratian (367-383 AD) AR Siliqua, Treveri (Trier) Mint - VRBS ROMA / TRPS

ROMAN EMPIRE – Gratian (AD 367–383)

AR Silver Siliqua | Treveri (Trier) Mint

Obverse: DN GRATIA-NVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gratian right.

Reverse: VRBS ROMA, Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe in right hand and inverted spear in left; TRPS in exergue.

Technical Details:

• Emperor: Gratian (Western Roman Emperor, r. 367–383 AD)

• Mint: Treveri (Trier, Germany)

• Mintmark: TRPS

• Metal: Silver (AR)

• Denomination: Siliqua

• Reference: RIC IX Trier 27f / 45c; RSC 86a

• Grade: Extremely Fine (EF)

Historical Context: Struck at the imperial capital of Trier during the Western Roman Empire's late 4th-century administration under Gratian.

Condition Notes: Exceptional eye appeal with sharp high-relief details on both the portrait profile and seated Roma. Completely problem-free surfaces with dark cabinet toning in the fields highlighting the crisp lettering and devices.