Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Arcadius (Eastern Roman Emperor)

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Arcadius AE2 Bronze (NGC Certified) — First Byzantine Emperor

Authentic NGC-certified larger AE2 bronze from Arcadius — Theodosius I's elder son rules permanently divided Eastern Empire as weak puppet emperor (AD 383–408).

Pearl Diadem Design

• Obverse: Pearl-diademed portrait right — first Byzantine emperor

• Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM / Victory / standards — Eastern glory claim

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze alloy (AE2 larger denomination)

• Weight: 4-5g

• Diameter: 22-24mm

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Mints: Eastern Roman/Byzantine

• Date: AD 383–408

Permanent Division Essential

• Theodosius death splits empire forever (395 CE)

• Rufinus manipulates 18-year-old emperor

• Gothic invasions ravage Greece

• Daughter Pulcheria advances Virgin Mary cult

Collector Masterpiece

Foundational bronze marks Roman→Byzantine transition. Arcadius division essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.

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