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

Arcadius AE3 Bronze (NGC Certified) — Eastern Empire's First Independent Ruler

Authentic NGC-certified medium bronze AE3 from Emperor Arcadius — Theodosius I's son inherits Eastern Roman Empire after 395 AD permanent division (AD 383–408).

Byzantine Foundation Design

• Obverse: Diademed draped portrait — first standalone Eastern emperor

• Reverse: Victory / military / Christian — eastern stability symbols

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE3 medium denomination)

• Date: AD 383–408

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Mints: Eastern imperial provinces

• Use: Substantial eastern transactions

Roman-Byzantine Pivot Essential

• Empire splits forever: Arcadius East vs Honorius West

• Constantinople thrives while Rome collapses

• Eudoxia + ministers rule weak but enduring emperor

• Foundation of 1000-year Byzantine Empire survival

Collector Masterpiece

Medium bronze marks East-West final division. Arcadius Byzantine birth essential.

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