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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;RichardT, post: 4466920, member: 100005&quot;]A light miliarense of Gratian, struck at Trier. The PS in the exergue refers to <i>Pusulatum</i>, a technical term for refined silver. Something similar to the OB (<i>Obryzum</i>) formula for gold.</p><p><br /></p><p>Miliarensia are a little unusual in that it&#039;s one of the few types for which we know the <i>actual </i>name of the denomination. They are heavy silver coins first struck by Constantine the Great. Heavy as compared to the siliqua that is.</p><p><br /></p><p>Light and heavy miliarensia were struck. The light version was likely intended for general circulation while the heavier version was probably a ceremonial issue. They are all rare today: this is the only one I have, and in all probability the only one I will ever have. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1112234[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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