Arcadius AE2 Bronze (NGC Certified) — First Byzantine Emperor
Authentic NGC-certified larger AE2 bronze from Arcadius — Theodosius I's elder son rules permanently divided Eastern Empire as weak puppet emperor (AD 383–408).
Pearl Diadem Design
• Obverse: Pearl-diademed portrait right — first Byzantine emperor
• Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM / Victory / standards — Eastern glory claim
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze alloy (AE2 larger denomination)
• Weight: 4-5g
• Diameter: 22-24mm
• Certification: NGC slabbed
• Mints: Eastern Roman/Byzantine
• Date: AD 383–408
Permanent Division Essential
• Theodosius death splits empire forever (395 CE)
• Rufinus manipulates 18-year-old emperor
• Gothic invasions ravage Greece
• Daughter Pulcheria advances Virgin Mary cult
Collector Masterpiece
Foundational bronze marks Roman→Byzantine transition. Arcadius division essential.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
