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Roman Empire – Honorius (AD 393–423) – Bronze AE2, NGC Certified
This substantial bronze coin was struck under Emperor Honorius, the Western Roman ruler whose long reign witnessed the empire’s accelerating decline.
Obverse: Portrait of Honorius wearing imperial regalia, symbolizing his authority as Augustus.
Reverse: Roman imperial symbols and inscriptions, affirming continuity and legitimacy during troubled times.
Technical Details: Bronze AE2 denomination; authenticated and certified by NGC.
Historical Significance:
Honorius, the younger son of Theodosius the Great, became emperor of the West in AD 393 at only ten years old. His reign was heavily influenced by his guardian and father-in-law, the great general Stilicho, who defended the empire against waves of barbarian invasions. Despite these efforts, Honorius presided over one of Rome’s darkest moments—the Sack of Rome by Alaric and the Visigoths in AD 410, the first time the Eternal City had fallen in nearly 800 years. His rule marks a turning point in Roman history, where imperial authority weakened and the Western Empire slid toward collapse.
This coin, with its larger AE2 module, serves as a powerful reminder of a pivotal emperor whose reign bore witness to both the endurance and fragility of Rome.
The coins shown are representative examples of the grade and type, but not the actual specimens for sale. For details on NGC’s grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.
Roman Empire – Honorius (AD 393–423) – Bronze AE2, NGC Certified
This substantial bronze coin was struck under Emperor Honorius, the Western Roman ruler whose long reign witnessed the empire’s accelerating decline.
Obverse: Portrait of Honorius wearing imperial regalia, symbolizing his authority as Augustus.
Reverse: Roman imperial symbols and inscriptions, affirming continuity and legitimacy during troubled times.
Technical Details: Bronze AE2 denomination; authenticated and certified by NGC.
Historical Significance:
Honorius, the younger son of Theodosius the Great, became emperor of the West in AD 393 at only ten years old. His reign was heavily influenced by his guardian and father-in-law, the great general Stilicho, who defended the empire against waves of barbarian invasions. Despite these efforts, Honorius presided over one of Rome’s darkest moments—the Sack of Rome by Alaric and the Visigoths in AD 410, the first time the Eternal City had fallen in nearly 800 years. His rule marks a turning point in Roman history, where imperial authority weakened and the Western Empire slid toward collapse.
This coin, with its larger AE2 module, serves as a powerful reminder of a pivotal emperor whose reign bore witness to both the endurance and fragility of Rome.
