Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Gratian (Ruler During Rome’s Christian Era)

Gratian AE4 Bronze (NGC Certified) — Last Altar of Victory Emperor

Authentic NGC-certified tiny bronze AE4 from Emperor Gratian — removes Altar of Victory sparking pagan backlash before Magnus Maximus revolt (AD 367–383).

Christian Controversy Design

• Obverse: Diademed military portrait — youthful emperor profile

• Reverse: Virtues / Christian symbols — late empire religious shift

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE4 smallest denomination)

• Date: AD 367–383

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Mints: Western provinces

• Use: Everyday transactions

Religious Civil War Essential

• Son of Valentinian I, bans pagan Altar of Victory

• Alienates Rome's traditionalist Senate

• Magnus Maximus rebellion assassinates at 24

• Foreshadows Western Empire collapse

Collector Masterpiece

Pagan altar remover's tiny bronze. Gratian's Christian controversy essential.

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