Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Valentinian II (Child Emperor of the Late Roman Empire)

Valentinian II AE2 Bronze (NGC Certified) — Child Figurehead Emperor

Authentic NGC-certified larger bronze AE2 from Valentinian II — 4-year-old puppet controlled by mother Justina + Arbogast until murder disguised as suicide (AD 375–392).

Powerless Imperial Design

• Obverse: Diademed draped portrait — child emperor figurehead

• Reverse: Victory / military / Christian — manipulated propaganda

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE2 larger denomination)

• Date: AD 375–392

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Mints: Western provinces

• Use: Significant provincial transactions

Western Decline Essential

• Valentinian I's son crowned infant emperor

• Justina (Arian) vs Ambrose (Nicene) religious war

• Magnus Maximus usurps Gaul + Britain

• Arbogast "suicides" powerless emperor at 21

Collector Masterpiece

Puppet child emperor's larger bronze. Valentinian II's manipulated tragedy essential.

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