Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Theodosius I (AE3) — Over 1,600 Years Old, NGC Certified | The Last Emperor to Rule the Entire Roman Empire

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Theodosius I AE3 Bronze (379-395 CE) — Last Emperor of Unified Rome NGC Certified

NGC certified AE3 bronze from Theodosius I — the final emperor to rule BOTH Eastern and Western Roman Empire simultaneously. His reign (379-395 CE) marked the end of unified Rome before permanent division.

Coin Design

Obverse: Theodosius I portrait right, pearl diadem + imperial robes, Latin titles

Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Victory crowning emperor, or military standards

Technical Specifications

Material: Late Roman bronze alloy

Denomination: AE3 (18-20 mm, 2-3 grams)

Certification: NGC authenticated

Reign: 379-395 CE — Rome's last unified era

Historic Last Unification

Born Hispania (Spain), rose through military to emperor

Controlled entire empire 392-395 CE (final 3 years)

• Made Christianity official state religion, banned paganism

Death 395 CE permanently split empire between sons Arcadius + Honorius

Empire's Final Twilight

Theodosius' coins circulated during Rome's last gasp as single entity — before West fell and East became Byzantium. Last physical symbol of unified Roman world.

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

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Theodosius I AE3 Bronze (379-395 CE) — Last Emperor of Unified Rome NGC Certified

NGC certified AE3 bronze from Theodosius I — the final emperor to rule BOTH Eastern and Western Roman Empire simultaneously. His reign (379-395 CE) marked the end of unified Rome before permanent division.

Coin Design

Obverse: Theodosius I portrait right, pearl diadem + imperial robes, Latin titles

Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Victory crowning emperor, or military standards

Technical Specifications

Material: Late Roman bronze alloy

Denomination: AE3 (18-20 mm, 2-3 grams)

Certification: NGC authenticated

Reign: 379-395 CE — Rome's last unified era

Historic Last Unification

Born Hispania (Spain), rose through military to emperor

Controlled entire empire 392-395 CE (final 3 years)

• Made Christianity official state religion, banned paganism

Death 395 CE permanently split empire between sons Arcadius + Honorius

Empire's Final Twilight

Theodosius' coins circulated during Rome's last gasp as single entity — before West fell and East became Byzantium. Last physical symbol of unified Roman world.

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