TOKENS AND WEIGHTS, 4th-6th centuries. Host coin a maiorina of Gratian, 367-383. Weight of 1 Solidus (Bronze, 23 mm, 4.01 g), Nicomedia, 367-375. D N GRATIA-[NVS PF AVG] Helmeted, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Gratian to right, holding spear in his right hand and shield in his left. Rev. GLORIA R[O-MANORVM] / SMNA Emperor standing front on galley sailing left, head to right, raising his right hand; at helm, Victory seated left, steering galley; in field to left, wreath. RIC 25a. Edge serrated. Slightly rough, otherwise, good fine.



The purpose of such serrated pieces is debated, however, their use as weights for solidi and semisses among the numerous evidently weight-standardized pieces of around 4 and 2 grams, respectively, is very likely.