Honorius (AD 393–423) Roman Empire AE Nummus NGC F

Honorius — Western Emperor During the Sack of Rome

This bronze nummus represents Honorius, western emperor during decades of invasion, civil conflict and territorial contraction.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Honorius
• Reign and issue period: AD 393–423
• Empire/region: Western Roman Empire
• Denomination: Nummus
• Metal: AE (bronze or copper alloy)
• NGC grade: F — Fine
• Sheldon scale equivalent: 12
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

Honorius — A Long Reign in a Contracting West

Theodosius I elevated his son Honorius as Augustus and left him the western empire in AD 395. Military leadership was dominated first by Stilicho and later by competing generals and court officials.

During the reign, frontier defenses failed, Britain slipped from imperial control and Alaric’s Visigoths sacked Rome in AD 410. Honorius nevertheless remained emperor at Ravenna until his death in 423.

What This Coin Tells Us

The nummus was a small bronze unit used in the late Roman monetary system. Its widespread circulation carried the portrait of the emperor even where central political and military control was weakening.

Honorius’ issues proclaimed victory and continuity in sharp contrast to the crises of his reign. That tension makes the coinage especially valuable historical evidence.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one bronze nummus of Honorius in an NGC Ancients holder with the stated grade. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.