Gratian AD 367-383, son of Valentinian I
   AE - AE 2, 4.94g, 18.5mm
        Alexandria 1th officina 9 Aug. 378 - 25 Aug. 383
   obv. DN GRATIA - ANVS PF AVG
        Helmeted (with pearl-diadem), draped and cuirassed, r.,          holding spear and
shield in front.
   rev. GLORIA RO - MANORVM
        Emperor stg. facing, head r., on ship, raising r. hand.         Victory seated at
helm.
        in field: l. wreath
        exergue: ALEA
   RIC IX, Alexandria 6(a); C.25
   VF, rest of silvering (yellowish!)

   Reverse legend blundered to GLORIIRO - MANORVM! 


Contributed by Hans-Joachim, February, 2005.