Crisis of Empire – Twenty Bronze Coins of Rome (AD 180–400)

Crisis & Transformation 20-Coin Bronze Collection (NGC Certified) — Rome's Darkest Century

Authentic NGC-certified 20 bronze coin set spans late 2nd–4th century chaos — 50-year Crisis soldier-emperors → Diocletian/Constantine renewal captures Rome's near-death + rebirth.

Turbulent Era Design

• Crisis (235-284): 25+ emperors, billon Antoniniani radiate portraits

• Tetrarchy (284-313): 4-ruler folles, Jupiter/Hercules protection

• Constantine (306-337): Christian transition, GLORIA EXERCITVS

• Follow-up: Urbs Roma, pagan-Christian crossover coins

Technical Specifications

• Material: Billon → pure bronze AE (debasement to reform)

• Denominations: Antoninianus → follis → nummus evolution

• Certification: NGC slabbed 20-coin presentation box

• Date Range: AD 180–350+ (Severans through Constantinian)

• Mints: Rome + 30+ emergency facilities

Empire Survival Essential

• 235-284: 50+ pretenders, Gallic/Palmyrene secessions

• 90% silver loss → total currency collapse

• Diocletian Tetrarchy + price edict stabilizes

• Constantine Christianity + Constantinople = new empire

Collector Masterpiece

Complete Crisis narrative in 20 coins. Rome's death struggle + miraculous recovery essential.

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