Gratian AE3 Bronze (NGC Certified) — Warrior Who Chose Theodosius
Authentic NGC-certified AE3 bronze from Gratian — Valentinian I son appoints Theodosius I after Adrianople disaster, assassinated by Magnus Maximus troops (AD 367–383).
Pearl Diadem Design
• Obverse: Pearl-diademed portrait right — young Western Augustus
• Reverse: Victory / standards / GLORIA ROMANORVM — warrior emperor
Technical Specifications
• Material: Bronze alloy (AE3 denomination)
• Weight: 2-3g
• Diameter: 18-20mm
• Certification: NGC slabbed
• Mints: Western Roman provinces
• Date: AD 367–383
Religious Warrior Essential
• Co-emperor age 8, sole rule after father dies 375
• Appoints Theodosius I post-Valens Adrianople death
• Removes Altar of Victory, bans pagan sacrifices
• Magnus Maximus Britain revolt → assassination 383
Collector Masterpiece
Decisive bronze bridges Adrianople crisis to final reunification. Gratian's Theodosian choice essential.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.
