Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Gratian (Son of Valentinian I)

Gratian AE2 Bronze (NGC Certified) — Assassinated Young Emperor

Authentic NGC-certified bronze AE2 from Gratian — Valentinian I's son shows early promise before assassination at 24 (AD 375–383).

Youthful Promise Design

• Obverse: Imperial regalia portrait — energetic young emperor

• Reverse: Victory / GLORIA ROMANORVM — military promise symbols

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE2)

• Denomination: AE2 (larger late Roman bronze)

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Reign: AD 375–383 (8-year rule)

• Age: Assassinated age 24

Tragic Imperial Essential

• Son of Valentinian I, nephew of Valens

• Early military successes + Christian reforms

• Murdered by Magnus Maximus rebellion

• Brief reign bridges Valentinian to Theodosius

Collector Masterpiece

Young emperor's larger bronze cut short by assassins. Gratian's lost promise essential.

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