Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Gratian (Ruler During Rome’s Christian Era)
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Gratian AE3 Bronze (NGC Certified) — Warrior Who Chose Theodosius
Authentic NGC-certified AE3 bronze from Gratian — Valentinian I son appoints Theodosius I after Adrianople disaster, assassinated by Magnus Maximus troops (AD 367–383).
Pearl Diadem Design
• Obverse: Pearl-diademed portrait right — young Western Augustus
• Co-emperor age 8, sole rule after father dies 375
• Appoints Theodosius I post-Valens Adrianople death
• Removes Altar of Victory, bans pagan sacrifices
• Magnus Maximus Britain revolt → assassination 383
Collector Masterpiece
Decisive bronze bridges Adrianople crisis to final reunification. Gratian's Theodosian choice essential.
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Gratian AE3 Bronze (NGC Certified) — Warrior Who Chose Theodosius
Authentic NGC-certified AE3 bronze from Gratian — Valentinian I son appoints Theodosius I after Adrianople disaster, assassinated by Magnus Maximus troops (AD 367–383).
Pearl Diadem Design
• Obverse: Pearl-diademed portrait right — young Western Augustus
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